Cancer found after Pope had part of his lung removed during ‘successful’ surgery
The Pope has undergone surgery to treat lung cancer. The Vatican confirmed the pontiff, 71, had a lower lobe of his right lung removed during the procedure which was described as successful and which went as planned. An examination of the lung revealed a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer. The operation […]
Pope Leo XIV, 71, has undergone successful surgery to treat lung cancer. A lower lobe of his right lung was removed during the procedure, which lasted around 90 minutes. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, after examining the lung. The Pope, who has no known health issues, was first sent to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for treatment of a small nodule spotted during a recent check-up.
The surgery, led by Professor Stefano Margaritora, was performed using a video-assisted technique. Pope Leo left the Vatican ahead of the surgery and returned to his room on the 10th floor after a brief observation. Public events have been canceled until October 20.
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