On June 20, the Pope is hospitalised for an infection linked to his shooting injuries. He undergoes surgery on Aug. 5, and is discharged nine days later
On July 15, 1992, John Paul II undergoes surgery to remove a benign intestinal tumour. He is released from Gemelli Polyclinic 11 days later.
On November 11, 1993, while in the Hall of Benediction, the Pope dislocates his right shoulder during a fall at the end of the audience. He undergoes operation and spends one day at the hospital. His shoulder is immobilized for one month.
On April 29, 1994, following an accidental fall, which caused a fracture of the right femur, John Paul II recovers at Gemelli Polyclinic after undergoing hip replacement surgery. He is released 28 days later.
On Oct.6, 1996, the Pope enters the hospital for surgery to remove an inflamed appendix. His scheduled operation takes place on the morning of Oct. 8. He is released a week later
Parkinson's disease:
On Jan.3, 2001, after months of speculation, one of the pope's physicians confirms that the pontiff is suffering from Parkinson's disease. John Paul's left hand visibly trembles and he has a slow, stooped gait all symptoms of Parkinson's