Ric Flair is out of surgery and in the recovery room -- and doctors say the procedure was a success, this according to Flair's wife Wendy Barlow.
"Doctors said the procedure was a success," Wendy tells TMZ Sports ... noting that she wants to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this difficult time.
As we previously reported, Flair was hospitalized on Thursday after suffering a medical emergency. He was supposed to undergo surgery on Friday doctors postponed the surgery due to "complications."
But clearly, they felt he was good to go on Monday -- because the operated as planned.