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Health‘Spain’s hallmark in the Vatican’: The medical science behind Pope Francis’ lung operation

Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed Uniportal VATS, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision. The technique was used in Pope Francis’ surgery.

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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-10-15 07:55Original

‘Spain’s hallmark in the Vatican’: The medical science behind Pope Francis’ lung operation
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