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  • 1Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Universitat de Barcelona, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.

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Return to work after laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes about 36 days, similar to other surgeries. Fear of complications and pain are key reasons for delayed return to work for surgical patients.

Keywords:
Cirugía generalGeneral surgeryInguinal HerniaInguinal herniaLaparoscopic cholecystectomyLaparoscópico ColecistectomíaRegreso al trabajoReturn to work

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  • Occupational Health
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Limited data exists on the duration of work absence following general surgery procedures.
  • Understanding return-to-work timelines is crucial for patient recovery and economic impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the time to return to work after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • To compare this recovery period with other common surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, comparative study design was employed.
  • Patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Group 1) were compared with those having unilateral inguinal hernia or hemorrhoidectomy (Group 2).
  • Inclusion criteria focused on working-age individuals.

Main Results:

  • A total of 36 working-age patients were included (18 per group).
  • The overall mean time to return to work was 35.7 days, with no statistically significant difference between the cholecystectomy and hernia/hemorrhoidectomy groups.
  • Primary reasons for delayed return included fear of complications (37.5%) and pain management (37.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy recovery, in terms of return to work, appears prolonged.
  • No significant difference in return-to-work timelines was observed when compared to less complex procedures like hernia repair or hemorrhoidectomy.
  • Addressing patient concerns regarding complications and pain is vital for optimizing return-to-work strategies.