Donnie Walsh announced on Friday that Knicks' forward Danilo Gallinari is scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday, Apr. 7 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.

The laminotomy, to be performed by orthopedic spine specialist Dr. Patrick O?Leary, is a surgical procedure that shaves the bony plate surrounding a nerve root.

Gallinari is expected to have a full recovery in 6-8 weeks. An Italian neurosurgeon has been invited to observe.

In 28 games this season, the 6-10, 225-pound rookie averaged 6.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 14.7 minutes. On Mar. 4 versus Atlanta, Gallinari recorded a career-high 17 points.