Postoperative time to full activity including work (weeks)

Postoperative time to full activity including work (weeks)

• laparoscopic appendicectomy
  • 1-2 weeks
• open appendicectomy
  • 2-3 weeks

Notes:

• the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability and working in all occupations other than heavy manual work. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients
  
  

Reference:

1. Key Points from a Guide for Registered Medical Practitioners, IB204 (April 2000).