Published 06/08/2023 1:31:00 p.m.

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.

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Times of India

Pope in ''good general condition'' after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia

Dr. Sergio Alfieri, director of abdominal and endocrine sciences who performed the surgery, said the operation was a success and that Francis was suffering from no other pathologies, that the tissue removed was benign and that after he recovers, he should be fine.

06/08/2023 11:32:00 a.m.·India

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BBC News

Pope Francis, 86, has abdominal surgery

The three-hour operation at a Roman hospital was completed without complications, says the Vatican.

06/07/2023 9:07:05 a.m.·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Pope Francis in Hospital for Second Abdominal Surgery in Two Years

It is the third hospital stay for Francis since cardinals chose the Argentinian in 2013 as the first Latin American pope. It is the latest in a string of health problems in recent years.

06/07/2023 6:30:27 p.m.·India

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The Hindu

Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery under general anaesthesia

Pope Francis went to the hospital on June 7 to undergo abdominal surgery to treat an intestinal blockage, two years after he had 33 centimetres (13 inches) of his colon removed

06/07/2023 9:38:27 a.m.·India

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The Independent

Pope spends first night in hospital after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia

Pope Francis has spent a good first night in the hospital following a three-hour operation to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall

06/08/2023 6:49:32 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Pope in 'good general condition' after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia

Pope Francis' was in "good general condition" Thursday, alert and breathing on his own following a three-hour operation to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, the Vatican said.

06/08/2023 11:13:00 a.m.·Canada

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