Clinic of One-Day Surgery

Postoperative Course

Guideline Times for Postoperative Course

In the case of complications, there may be an extension of the recovery time, whereas, with a very good postoperative course and the patient’s need to return to work as quickly as possible, some times may be shortened. The length of sick leave depends on the type of employment. For administrative jobs, it is at the lower end, while for heavy physical labor or recurrence of the condition, it may exceed the upper limit.

PROCEDURE LENGTH OF HOSPITALIZATION LIGHT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FULL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURATION OF SICK LEAVE
Laparoskopická cholecystektomie (gallbladder) up to 24 hours 1 week 3-4 weeks 1-3 weeks
Laparoscopy – inguinal hernia up to 24 hours 1 week 4 weeks 1-4 weeks
Laparoscopy – abdominal hernia 2-3 days 4 weeks 2-3 months 1-3 months
Laparoscopy – fundoplication 24-36 hours 2 weeks 4-6 weeks 1-3 weeks
Laparoscopy – appendectomy 24-36 hours 1 week 3 weeks 1-2 weeks
Inguinal hernia surgery performed traditionally with a mesh. up to 24 hours 1 week 4 weeks 1-4 weeks
Knee arthroscopy 6-8 hours 1 week 4-6 weeks 1-2 weeks
Reconstruction of a crooked knee ligament 24-36 hours 2-3 weeks 8 weeks 1-2 months
Traditional surgery for varicose veins 4-24 hours 3 weeks 5 weeks 4-6 weeks
Laser surgery for varicose veins 2-6 hours immediately 1 week 0-1 week
Traditional surgery for hemorrhoids 24-48 hours 4 weeks 8 weeks 1-2 months
Hemorrhoid surgery according to Longo 12-24 hours 1 week 2 weeks 1-2 weeks