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Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.

An appendectomy is usually carried out on an emergency basis to treat appendicitis.

Anyone of any age can be struck by appendicitis, but it seems to be more common during childhood and adolescence.

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis relate to the formation or infection of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall.

Cysts may be as small as a blister or large enough to hold litres of fluid.

Abortion is one of the most common and safest types of surgery in Australia.

Nephrotic syndrome is where the kidneys remove too much protein from the blood.

Salpingitis is one of the most common causes of female infertility and may permanently damage the fallopian tubes.

Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.