Antonella Elia announced on Thursday that she must return to Rome’s Policlinico Gemelli for a second surgical procedure after doctors found three additional growths, just weeks after her initial operation for a borderline ovarian tumor.
Fans following her recovery learned the news when the showgirl shared a video from her hospital room on X, maintaining her trademark optimism while addressing the unexpected setback.
What You Need to Know
- Elia previously underwent surgery on October 19, 2026, at the Policlinico Gemelli, where doctors removed her fallopian tubes and one ovary while preserving her uterus.
- During the latest update on November 12, she revealed that medical staff discovered three more formations requiring removal.
- She credited her medical team, specifically naming Dr. Francesca and Professor Anna Fagotti, for providing exceptional care during her hospital stay.
Returning to Policlinico Gemelli
Barely a month after facing her initial diagnosis, Elia found herself back in the familiar hospital ward overlooking the dome of St. Peter’s. “E niente… non è finita… speravo che tutto fosse già finito e invece…Sì va avanti. Mi aspetta un altro intervento. Che affronto col sorriso. Circondata dall’amore,” Il Fatto Quotidiano reported regarding the post shared on her X profile.
| Event Date | Medical Milestone | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | Initial surgery removing tubes and ovary for a borderline tumor | Policlinico Gemelli, Rome |
| November 12, 2026 | Announcement of a second upcoming surgery to remove three new formations | Policlinico Gemelli, Rome |
The Medical Process
“Devo di nuovo fare un intervento, sempre col sorriso ovviamente. Hanno trovato altre 3 formazioni che bisogna togliere,” Elia told her followers in her video message, as Vanity Fair Italia noted.
Looking Ahead With Courage
Surrounded by family, friends, and support from industry colleagues like Adriana Volpe and her former partner Pietro Delle Piane, Elia remains steadfast as she prepares for the operating room. “Sono in un ambiente molto accogliente, la dottoressa Francesca e la prof Fagotti sono due angeli: mi sento circondata da affetto, da cure e da attenzioni,” she said, according to Mondosanità.
“Con fiducia e coraggio ce la si fa, in un modo o nell’altro. A presto, avrete mie notizie,” she concluded on November 12, 2026.
