returning to work after thyroidectomy
Last reviewed 01/2018
| 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.