| 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 |