Pope Leo Undergoes Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV's tumor and the lower lobe of his right lung were removed via surgical intervention.
Pope Leo XIV underwent a planned surgery to remove a localized nodule detected in his lung. According to statements made by the Vatican, the cancerous tissue was completely removed during the operation performed at a hospital in Rome.
Surgery Decision and Planning
Pope Leo XIV had previously announced to the public that he would undergo a surgical operation to remove a small tissue mass, namely a nodule, located in his lung.
Hospital and Intervention Process
Performed by Roman surgeons, this operation took place at the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in northwestern Rome and was successfully completed.
Pathology and Cancer Type
As a result of the examinations conducted, it was officially determined by reports that the nodule was pulmonary adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.
Statement Made by the Vatican
According to details shared by Vatican authorities, expert surgeons removed the cancerous growth along with the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung during the operation.