Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
The pontiff, 71, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and he underwent a “successful” surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Pope Leo was in the operating room for about three hours on Tuesday (October 13) and the surgery lasted for about 90 minutes, according to the Vatican’s medical bulletin.
“The surgery was successful, and there were no complications,” the Vatican said . “To ensure a radical resection, the lower lobe of the right lung was removed using a video-assisted technique. Intraoperative histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma, as suspected from pre-operative tests.”
The surgery took place at Gemelli hospital
The surgery took place at Gemelli hospital in Rome, Italy and the Popeis recovering in a room on the 10th floor. The papal apartment in the hospital is currently undergoing renovations, so he is in a nearby room instead. He walked into the hospital through the main entrance ahead of the operation and “regained consciousness normally” after the procedure.
Gemelli’s chief thoracic surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora, performed the surgery.
This type of lung cancer affects both non-smokers and smokers. It’s believed that Leowas not a smoker.
We’re wishing him a speedy recovery!
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