A party statement released on Friday said Gandhi had had the surgery on Thursday and the surgeon had indicated the operation was successful.
The statement said Gandhi was recovering in an intensive care unit.
It gave no details of her illness or the location of the hospital. News reports have said the operation took place in the US.
Italian-born Gandhi, 64, is the widow of prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was asssassinated in 1991. She declined the premiership despite leading the party to win 2004 elections.
In her absence the party is being run by a four-member committee including her son, Rahul, who is seen as a prime minister-in-waiting.
Sonia Gandhi recovering after 'successful' surgery abroad
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