Pope Leo XIV successfully operated for lung adenocarcinoma in Rome
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Pope Leo XIV was successfully operated on for lung adenocarcinoma at Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican press office reported. The surgery, which lasted about 90 minutes, consisted of the removal of the lower lobe of the right lung by video-assisted surgery.
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery for an adenocarcinoma of the lung in a video-assisted surgery at the Gemelli hospital in Rome.6 The intervention, which lasted about 90 minutes, consisted of the removal of the lower lobe of the right lung.6,5 The Vatican press office announced that the operation was successfully concluded and that the pontiff returned to his room.6,4
The pope entered the Gemelli hospital shortly after noon and was treated by thoracic surgeon Stefano Margaritora.3,2 The lesion was detected during a routine medical check-up and was reported to be at a very early and well localized stage.3 The Vatican canceled all of the pope's hearings through Oct. 20 because of the surgery and recovery.3
During the intervention, faithful and religious gathered in the hospital chapel to pray for the pope's health.3 The pope's absence affected the summit on the family in Rome, including Wednesday's Oct. 14 Mass, which will be presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.3 Pope Leo XIV, 71, maintained his usual activities on Monday, including private meetings and hearings, before suspending his public engagements.3
The surgery was performed less than a month before the pope's planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.3
“The intervention has concluded positively, in the times and ways foreseen and the Holy Father has returned to the room.”
“Recently, during checks, doctors found a circumscribed nodule in my lung. It has been detected at a very early stage and well located.”
Why it matters
Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of non-small cell lung cancer, accounting for 40% to 45% of all cases.5
The Policlínico Agostino Gemelli hospital is a university hospital in Rome that has been treating the pope since 2023.1
Video-assisted surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses small incisions and cameras to operate more accurately.6
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