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Pope's surgeon details operating on "ideal patient"

Doctors found a tumor on Pope Leo XIV's right lung during an exam for another reason, and his surgeon described the operation and recovery outlook.

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  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the Pope's surgeon says he operated on an ideal patient, after doctors found a tumor on the right lung during an exam for another reason.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWe wish him a smooth recovery.

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat's the full story, and we are keeping it that size.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNow to basketball.

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