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Returning to work after inguinal hernia repair

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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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 4th edn. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2007 pp 467-486.
  • http://www.workingfit.com (accessed 3/9/2013)

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