Returning to work after umblical hernia surgery
Condition | Recommended return to non-manual | Recommended return to manual |
Inguinal, small umbilical or incisional hernia laparoscopic repair | 1 week | 1- 2 weeks |
Inguinal, small umbilical or incisional hernia open repair | 2 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
Inguinal hernia open repair | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 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
- multiple morbidities are likely to prolong recovery
Reference:
- Samuel AM, Wellwood JMcK. Fitness for work after surgery. In Palmer KT, Cox RAF and Brown I. (Eds) Fitness for Work 6th edn. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2019
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