Gynaecological surgery

Procedure Sedentary admin Sedentary light manual Active light manual Heavy manual Physically demanding
Abdominal laparoscopy – minimal intervention 1-3 days 1-3 days 2-7 days 1-2 weeks 1-2 weeks
Myomectomy - laparoscopic 2-3 days 2-3 days 2-7 days 1-3 weeks 1-3 weeks
Endometrial ablation 1-2 days 1-2 days 2-5 days 2-5 days 2-5 days
Hysterectomy - abdominal 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks 6-8 weeks 6-8 weeks
Hysterectomy - laparoscopic 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Hysterectomy - vaginal 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Mid-urethral sling 3-4 days 3-4 days 1-2 weeks 2-3 weeks 6 weeks
Miscarriage D&C 1-2 days 1-2 days 1-2 days 1-7 days 1-7 days
Pelvic floor repair 2-3 weeks 2-3 weeks 3-4 weeks 6-8 weeks 6-8 weeks