I have been tod I have gul stones and I have been asked to book an appointment at the hospital. I would like to know how long i will be off work for. I am going for an lapcoly cystectomy operation. i will like to know how long i will be off work for.
Hi. some advantages of doing a laparoscopic surgery over open technique are faster recovery, less hospital stay and less postoperative pain. You will have very small port incision/s. Some institutions/surgeons perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy as an ambulatory case. Some surgeons prefer overnight admission, plotting 1 day immediately after surgery for post-operative observation, then for discharge the following day. If your work is not involved in lifting heavy objects/strenuous activities, you can be back to work as early as the third-fourth day after the surgery. Bear in mind, that your physiologic response may be different with others (or case to case basis). Less co-morbidities would also mean less chance of having complications during the post-operative course. A short-interval follow-up with your surgeon is also advised. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.