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Francis Will Remain In Hospital For Seven Days

Francis is in good general condition, alert and breathing on his own, the Vatican press office announced (July 5). The surgery for diverticular stenosis carried out in the evening of 4 July lasted 3…More
Francis is in good general condition, alert and breathing on his own, the Vatican press office announced (July 5).
The surgery for diverticular stenosis carried out in the evening of 4 July lasted 3 hours. It involved a left hemicolectomy, the removal of a part of his colon.
Francis is expected to remain in hospital for about 7 days, barring any complications.
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Seidenspinner
Vatican has issued statement saying “the Holy Father reacted well to the operation conducted under general anaesthesia.” Four doctors performed the surgery with four anaesthetists. Two other doctors were present including the Pope’s personal physician, Prof. Roberto Bernabei.
Ultraviolet
Wouldn't it be funny if they accidentally vaccinated him? ;-)
Tesa
“In good general condition, alert and breathing spontaneously. The surgery for diverticular stenosis..on the evening of July 4 involved a left hemicolectomy and lasted approx. 3 hours.” He will stay in hospital for 7 days “barring complications.”