postoperative time to full activity including work (weeks)
Last reviewed 11/2022
| laparoscopic | open | |
| abdominal/groin hernia | 1-2 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
Notes:
- the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability and working in all occupations other than heavy manual work. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients
Reference:
- Department of Work and Pensions (UK), IB204 (April 2000).