How soon can one return to work after minimally invasive surgery for uterine fibroids?
Disease description:
Because my uterine fibroids have become relatively severe, I recently plan to undergo minimally invasive surgery for treatment, as I believe this will allow for a quicker recovery. I would like to know how soon after the minimally invasive surgery for uterine fibroids I will be able to return to work.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
The time when a patient can return to work after minimally invasive surgery for uterine fibroids mainly depends on the individual's physical condition, the extent of the surgery, and the postoperative recovery.
Generally speaking, if the fibroid is small and the surgical trauma is relatively minor, patients can return to light physical work about 2 to 4 weeks after surgery, once the wound has healed, symptoms have improved, and physical strength has recovered. For patients required to perform heavy physical labor, it is recommended to wait at least 3 to 6 weeks post-surgery, allowing further recovery before considering returning to work.
In addition, during the postoperative recovery period, patients should follow their doctor's advice, maintain a balance between work and rest, and avoid strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor to prevent compromising the surgical outcome and recovery. Nutritionally, patients should consume light, easily digestible foods and avoid spicy, raw, cold, or irritating foods. Increased intake of high-quality, high-protein foods is recommended to promote physical recovery. The specific recovery time and recommendations regarding work should be determined based on the patient's individual condition and the doctor's advice.
