Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given will undergo groin surgery today.
A statement from the club on nufc.co.uk read: "After consultation with Dr Ulrike Muschaweck, Shay Given will have surgery in Munich today to cure his recurrent groin problems.
"He is expected to make a full recovery and will be absent for a six-week period.''
Hernia specialist Muschaweck has operated on Michael Owen and Alan Shearer in the past.