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Returning to work after thyroidectomy

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Condition

Recommended return to non-manual

Recommended return to manual

Factors affecting return to work

Hemi-thyroidectomy

1-2 weeks (1)

2-4 weeks (1)

Subtotal thyroidectomy

2-4 weeks (1)

4-6 weeks (1)

prolonged if parathyroid glands removed

Total thyroidectomy

3-4 weeks (1)

4-6 weeks (1)

return to work delayed further chemotherapy

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

Reference:

  • Samuel AM, Wellwood JMcK. Fitness for work after surgery. In Palmer KT, Cox RAF and Brown I. (Eds) Fitness for Work 4th edn. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2007 pp 467-486.

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