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Surgery on Pope Leo's lung nodule went well, Vatican says
The Vatican said the operation was completed successfully and doctors expect a weeklong hospital stay after removing the lesion.
- On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic to remove a lung nodule, with the Vatican confirming the operation completed "successfully, on schedule and as planned."
- Medical staff discovered the small, localized nodule during regular health checks, prompting the 71-year-old pontiff to schedule surgery soon to avoid disrupting his planned overseas trips.
- Chief thoracic surgeon Dr. Stefano Margaritora led the team using a robotic "minimally invasive technique" involving four small chest incisions, a method Gemelli has employed for 20 years.
- Recovery requires a weeklong hospital stay, prompting the Vatican to cancel all of Leo's audiences through October 20, though oncologists say his prognosis is "excellent" if malignant.
- Leo intends to proceed with his planned November 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, provided recovery allows him to avoid flying for three weeks post-surgery as advised.
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ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a pulmonary nodule and the Vatican said the operation was completed “successfully, as planned and as planned.”
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Vatican Gives Update On Pope After Major Medical Procedure
Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery to remove a small lung growth Tuesday and returned to his hospital room, the Vatican said. The 71-year-old pontiff is expected to remain hospitalized for about a week. His public appearances have been canceled until Oct. 20. Doctors performed the operation Tuesday afternoon at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic […]
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