Original article: «La intervención ha concluido con éxito»: Médicos extirparon tumor desde el pulmón derecho del Papa León 14
The Vatican Press Office announced that Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a tumor from the lower lobe of his right lung using video-assisted surgical techniques.
«The surgery has been completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and manner,» the Holy See reported through its Telegram channel. According to the announcement, the Pontiff had the operation on October 13 at the Gemelli Polyclinic to remove a nodule located in the lung.
Doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora provided updates on the surgery, stating, «The Holy Father underwent the planned thoracic surgery. To ensure a radical intervention, the lower lobe of the right lung was removed using video-assisted techniques.»
«In situ histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma, as suspected from preoperative tests,» the doctors added.
«The Holy Father spent about three hours in the operating room; the surgery lasted approximately 90 minutes. The procedure was successful, and there were no complications. After the operation, the Pope woke up without issues and, following a brief observation period, returned to his room on the tenth floor,» according to the medical report.
Finally, it was noted that postoperative examinations and analysis of the removed material will be conducted in the coming days, with a new health report on Leo XIV expected by Wednesday, October 14.
We will continue to provide updates.
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