What is the recovery time for lap cholecystectomy?
Patient: I have been tod I have gul stones and I have been asked to book an appointment at the hospital. I would like to know how long i will be off work for.  I am going for an lapcoly cystectomy operation. i will like to know how long i will be off work for. Doctor: hi. some of the advantages of doing a laparoscopic surgery over open technique are faster recovery, less hospital stay and less postoperative pain. you will have very small port incision/s. some institutions/surgeons perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy as an ambulatory case. some surgeons prefer overnight admission, alotting 1 day immediately after surgey for post-operative observation, then for discharge the following day. if you're work is not involved in lifting heavy objects/strenuous activities, you can be back to work as early as the third-fourth day after the surgery. bear in mind, that your physiologic response may be different with others (or case to case basis). less co-morbidities would also mean less chance of having complications during the post-operative course. a short-interval follow-up with your surgeon is also advised.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye