The surgeon who operated on Pope
Francis for an abdominal hernia Wednesday, after operating on
him for a colon issue two years ago, said after the fresh
successful op that the pontiff has no other diseases.
"The surgery two years ago was for a benign pathology, the
diverticular stenosis is benign, the pathology for which he was
operated on today is benign and will leave no trace," said
Sergio Alfieri.
"The hospital stay will be between five and seven days, he is 86
years old and has already undergone four operations.
"Give us a few days.
Alfieri headed the team that intervened to resolve an abdominal
laparocele, or ulcerated hernia that forms over a scar.
"He is being looked after by his assistant these days, it's not
an emergency situation," added Alfieri.
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