NewzPope Leo XIV underwent surgery at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome to treat a pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a malignant tumor originating in the lung's glandular cells. During the procedure, surgeons performed a video-assisted operation to remove the lower lobe of the pontiff's right lung. The Vatican press office confirmed the diagnosis and the successful completion of the surgical intervention following the discovery of the malignancy.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)
Focuses on the clinical procedure and official Vatican communication.
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Provides educational context regarding the nature of the specific tumor.