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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
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Asbestos
Radiation
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What is 'evidence'?
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Study types
Secondary review studies
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Fitness for work after surgery
Principles for recovery after surgery
What is meant by 'fit for work' after surgery?
Wound healing
Strength of materials used to close or support structures
Age and surgical recovery
Diabetes and recovery from surgery
Obesity and recovery from surgery
Smoking and recovery from surgery
Breast surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
General and abdominal surgery
Gynaecological surgery
Gynaecological procedures
Head and neck surgery
Ophthalmic surgery
Orthopaedic surgery - lower limb
Orthopaedic surgery - spine
Orthopaedic surgery - upper limb
Shoulder dislocation
Fractured radial head
Urological surgery
Vascular surgery
Medical evidence
Respiratory conditions
Asthma
Asthma and Obesity
General evidence
Physical fitness
Physical fitness testing
Population mortality rates
Musculoskeletal conditions
Osteoporosis
Backs
Knees
Hips
Neurological conditions
Mental Health
Common Mental Disorders
Endocrine conditions
Diabetes
Diet
Unexplained and exaggerated symptoms
Chronic pain
DSM 5 Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
The consultation for unexplained symptoms
Infectious disease in OH
Hepatitis C infection
Hepatitis B infection