CNN) -- Robin Williams' heart surgery "went extremely well" and he is expected to make a full recovery in eight weeks, according to his surgeon.


Robin Williams underwent heart surgery March 13. He's doing well, says his surgeon.

Williams' publicist quoted the surgeon in a news release Monday that revealed the procedure was done on March 13 at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

"His heart is strong and he will have normal heart function in the coming weeks with no limitations on what he'll be able to do," said Dr. Marc Gillinov, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic. "A couple of hours after surgery, he was entertaining the medical team and making us all laugh."

The 57-year-old comedian postponed his one-man-show tour and entered a Miami, Florida, hospital for testing earlier this month after suffering shortness of breath.

Doctors then told Williams he needed an aortic valve replacement, his publicist said.

Williams is expected to resume his 80-city "Weapons of Self-Destruction" tour in the fall, the publicist said.


Robin Williams to undergo heart surgery
"I got some great new material for the tour and can't wait to get back on the road," Williams said in Monday's news release. "I'm thinking the next leg of the tour will be 'Weapons of Self-Destruction and Reconstruction!' "

His Web site says the shows "highlight Williams' trademark free associations and riffs on social and political absurdities."

This isn't the first time Williams has coped with health problems. In August 2006, the comedian and actor checked himself into an alcohol rehabilitation center.

I am happy he is doing well. We certainly can't afford to lose any laughter these days.

I never really thought he was all that funny, to be honest.

I like his movies.

When he first came on to the scene he made me nuts, Too hyper for me back when, but I liked it when he played serious but amusing roles. Not to 'out there' if you know what I mean. I think he is a good soul though.

Glad he's doing better, loved him in Mork & Mindy as well as his comedy shows... hilarious.

pretty fuggin' funny guy...especially when he's wingin' it...

Look at all of the movies that he's done. He's more then just comedy.


* Old Dogs (2009)

* Shrink (2009)

* World's Greatest Dad (2009)

* August Rush (2007)

* License to Wed (2007)

* Happy Feet (2006)

* Man of the Year (2006)

* Night at the Museum (2006)

* RV (2006)

* The Night Listener (2006)

* House of D (2005)

* Robots (2005)
Voice of Fender

* The Aristocrats (2005)

* The Big White (2005)

* Final Cut (2004)

* Death to Smoochy (2002)

* Insomnia (2002)

* One Hour Photo (2002)

* A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

* Bicentennial Man (1999)

* Get Bruce (1999)

* Jakob the Liar (1999)

* Patch Adams (1998)

* What Dreams May Come (1998)

* Deconstructing Harry (1997)

* Fathers' Day (1997)

* Flubber (1997)

* Good Will Hunting (1997)

* Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Voice of of Genie

* Hamlet (1996)

* Jack (1996)

* The Birdcage (1996)

* Jumanji (1995)

* Nine Months (1995)

* To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995)

* Being Human (1994)

* Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

* Aladdin (1992)

* Ferngully: the Last Rainforest (1992)
Voice of of Batty Koda

* Shakes the Clown (1992)

* Toys (1992)

* Dead Again (1991)

* Hook (1991)

* The Fisher King (1991)

* Awakenings (1990)

* Cadillac Man (1990)

* Dead Poets Society (1989)

* Jonathan Winters on the Ledge (1989)

* The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989)

* Dear America: Letters Homes From Vietnam (1988)

* Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

* Club Paradise (1986)

* Robin Williams Live (1986)

* Seize the Day (1986)

* The Best of Times (1986)

* Moscow on the Hudson (1984)

* The Survivors (1983)

* An Evening With Robin Williams (1982)

* The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982)

* The World According to Garp (1982)

* Can I Do It...Til I Need Glasses (1980)

* Popeye (1980)

* Can I Do It... Till I Need Glasses? (1979)

* Diva 51


Producer Credits

* Jakob the Liar (1999)
Executive Producer
* Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Producer


Music Credits

* Happy Feet (2006)
Song Performer ( My Way )
* Death to Smoochy (2002)
Song Performer ( Friends Come in All Sizes Rainbow Randolph Theme Song )
* Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Song Performer ( There s a Party Here in Agrabah Father and Son )
* Aladdin (1992)
Song Performer ( Friend Like Me Prince Ali )
* Ferngully: the Last Rainforest (1992)
Song Performer ("Batty Rap")

i have seen many of his movies and there actually pretty good.

even though some arent comedy hes a good actor

i know that 2 of the movies he played in were based on a true story

patch adams
the awakening