The Vatican has announced that the 86-year-old pontiff will undergo abdominal surgery Wednesday afternoon June 7 at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after experiencing stomach pains.
A statement released by the Holy See Press Office said the Holy Father “will undergo a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia.”
The press release also said: “The surgery, decided upon over the past few days by the medical team assisting the Holy Father, became necessary due to an incisional laparocele (hernia) that is causing recurrent, painful, and worsening sub-occlusive syndromes.”
The Pope is expected to stay in the hospital for 'several days' to allow for a full recovery.
Find the full statement below :
#PopeFrancis can use our prayers:
— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) June 7, 2023
The Pope has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he will undergo abdominal surgery on Wednesday afternoon.
He is expected to remain in hospital for some days to allow for a full recovery.
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