Oficjalny komunikat po operacji papieża: usunięto dolny płat prawego płuca

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at the Poliklinika Gemelli. The Vatican Press Office reported that the procedure was successful and completed without complications.

During the surgery, doctors performed an intraoperative histopathological examination which confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. This followed the discovery of a small nodule during checkups, which the Pope reported to the faithful on Sunday, October 11.

The surgery lasted approximately 90 minutes, though the Pope spent about three hours in the operating room. Following the procedure, he woke up normally from anesthesia and returned to his hospital room after a brief observation period. The Vatican confirmed that his first night at the Poliklinika Gemelli passed calmly.