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Pope Francis will have to undergo surgery to treat his gastrointestinal condition and will stay in the hospital for multiple days.

Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery and will be hospitalized for several days

Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery and will be hospitalized for several days

Pope Francis undergoes surgery for recurrent intestinal constriction at the hospital, Vatican City. The surgery is a “laparotomy and abdominal wall plastic surgery with prosthesis” and the Pope is put under general anesthesia. The Vatican stated that he would remain in the hospital for several days for his post-operative course and recovery.

This surgery comes two years after Francis underwent removal of 13 inches of his colon due to inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine. In January this year, Francis spoke with the Associated Press and revealed that the diverticulosis returned.

Before the surgery, Francis had been going about his usual routine and had zipped around St. Peter’s Square in his popemobile. The Vatican confirmed that Francis has suffered from sciatica nerve pain and used a wheelchair and walker due to strained ligaments in his knee.

Despite these health issues, the Vatican has confirmed the pontiff’s planned itinerary for August, which includes a four-day visit to Portugal and a trip to Mongolia at the end of the month.

FAQs:
– What is laparotomy and abdominal wall plastic surgery with prosthesis?
Laparotomy is open abdominal surgery that helps diagnose and treat issues in the abdominal area. Abdominal wall plastic surgery is a type of surgery that aims to restore the form and function of the abdominal wall. A prosthesis is a device used to mitigate issues such as ruptures or hernias.

– What is diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis is a condition where bulges or pouches form in the lining of the intestine.

– How long will Pope Francis stay in the hospital?
The Vatican has stated that Francis will remain in the hospital for several days.

Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery and will be hospitalized for several days
Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery and will be hospitalized for several days

Pope Francis to have surgery on his intestines and remain hospitalized for a few days

In a surprise move, Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on July 4th for scheduled surgery on his intestine, according to Vatican officials. The news was announced in a statement from the Vatican, in which the pontiff revealed that he would be undergoing treatment for a constriction of the intestine that has resulted in “recurrent, painful and worsening” symptoms. Francis, 86, is to undergo general anesthesia and then a laparotomy with abdominal wall plastic surgery and prosthetic placement following a medical evaluation. Despite the procedure, the Vatican expects him to make a full recovery, and he is expected to remain in the hospital for a few more days.

The pontiff recently visited the same hospital for medical tests earlier in July, but the Vatican gave no details at the time. In fact, Francis has a history of medical issues; he had 13 inches of his large intestine removed in July 2021 due to a severe inflammation and narrowing of the colon. In January, Francis confirmed that the diverticulosis that prompted that surgery had returned.

Francis has had a busy schedule of late, with multiple daily audiences. He was zipping around St. Peter’s Square in good form on Wednesday morning before his hospitalization later that day. The Vatican recently confirmed a travel-filled August, with the Holy See and Italy typically on vacation, and a four-day trip to Portugal at the beginning of the month and a similarly long trip to Mongolia at the end of it.

The Argentine pope also suffers from sciatica nerve pain and has been using a wheelchair and walker for more than a year due to strained ligaments in his knee. He also had part of a lung removed in his youth.

This is a developing story.

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