Resources
Patient information
Procedure information, recovery guidance and practical resources organised by the type of surgery you are having.
Gallbladder
Gallstones & cholecystectomy
Symptoms, gallbladder polyps, surgery, recovery and warning signs.
Hernia
Hernia repair & recovery
Types of hernia, treatment options, postoperative care, activity and return to work.
Reflux & hiatus hernia
Fundoplication & eating guide
Investigation, surgery, staged diet and recovery after hiatus hernia repair.
HPB
Liver surgery information
Liver lesions, liver cancer, treatment options and recovery after liver surgery.
Adrenal
Adrenalectomy
Adrenal conditions, surgical approaches and recovery after adrenal surgery.
General
Preparing for surgery
Appointments, pre-operative preparation, postoperative care and practical information.
Important
When to seek urgent medical attention
Procedure-specific warning signs are included in the relevant information pages. Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, significant bleeding, persistent vomiting, jaundice, high fever, severe abdominal pain or other acute deterioration should be assessed urgently rather than relying on website information.
Official external resources
Queensland Health nutrition guides
The original Queensland Health NEMO nutrition guides remain available to open or download.