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Returning to work following hysterectomy

Authoring team

Condition

Recommended return to non-manual work

Recommended return to manual work

Hysterectomy - abdominal

2-4 weeks

6-8 weeks

Hysterectomy - laparoscopic

2-4 weeks

4-6 weeks

Hysterectomy - vaginal

2-4 weeks

4-6 weeks

Notes:

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

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