Evidenced-based recovery times
The Department for Works and Pensions has produced evidence-based recovery times which certifying medical practitioners should consider when advising patients of working age
| Procedure | Recovery time | |
|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic | Open | |
| Abdominal/groin hernia | 1 - 2 weeks | 2 - 3 weeks |
| Appendicectomy | 1 - 2 weeks | 2 - 3 weeks |
| Cholecystectomy | 2 - 3 weeks | 3 - 5 weeks |
| Hysterectomy | 3 weeks (laparoscopic-assisted vaginal) | 7 weeks (abdominal) |