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Pope spends first night in hospital after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia
Pope Francis underwent successful surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, following complaints of increasing pain and blockages. Doctors also removed adhesions that had caused partial blockages and placed a prosthetic mesh.
The surgery was a success, and the Pope is in good condition and may need several days of rest in the hospital. All papal audiences are cancelled until June 18.
The health of the pope (86) is doing well. The Vatican announced this on Thursday. Pope Francis urgently underwent successful open abdominal surgery and abdominal wall surgery under full anaesthesia yesterday.