Overview
- Municipal officials said malignant cells were found during Passerini’s routine annual checkup, prompting a curative procedure.
- The surgery to remove the prostate is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, at a hospital in Córdoba, with the facility not disclosed.
- Doctors expect Passerini to resume his regular duties in about 10 days, according to the official statement from the Palacio 6 de Julio.
- Pretto will oversee the executive functions of the municipal government during the mayor’s medical leave as outlined by local rules.
- No additional clinical details were released, and coverage noted that early detection of prostate cancer typically improves outcomes.