Dr. Sergio Alfieri of Rome's Gemelli hospital, has stressed that there were no adverse reactions to anesthesia either time, though he acknowledged that “no one likes” to be put under and operated on.
Pope Francis short of breath, says he's still feeling effects of anesthesia 2 weeks after surgery
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Dr. Alfieri pointed out that was seven days after an operation, not the shorter period seen this year.
Pope Francis leaves hospital after hernia surgery; no audiences through Sunday
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