returning to work after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery
Last reviewed 05/2022
| Condition | Recommended return to non-manual work | Recommended return to manual work |
| Aortic aneurysm grafting - open | 2-3 months (1) | longer, unlikely to return to manual work(1) |
| Aortic aneurysm endovascular graft | 5-7 days (1) | 2-4 weeks (1) |
| Aorto-iliac and bifemoral grafting | 2-3 months (1) | longer, unlikely to return to manual work |
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).