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Recovery and work ability after partial parotidectomy.

Anniina J Sakki¹, Marie Lundberg¹, Karin Blomgren²

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.

Acta Oto-Laryngologica

|November 26, 2025

Summary

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Recovery after partial parotidectomy for benign tumors varies. Over half of patients could return to work within a week, though physically demanding jobs and complications prolonged healing.

Keywords:

Parotid neoplasm pain pain medication sick leave work strain

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Patient Recovery Studies

Background:

Partial parotidectomy is the standard surgical treatment for benign parotid tumors.
Limited research exists on the recovery process and return to work following this procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

To prospectively assess patient recovery and work ability after partial parotidectomy.
To identify factors influencing the duration of recovery and return to work.

Main Methods:

Prospective evaluation of 80 patients undergoing partial parotidectomy for benign parotid neoplasms.
Utilized an electronic Case Report Form database for collecting patient-reported outcomes.

Main Results:

Pain and swelling were primary symptoms impacting work ability.
Within one week post-surgery, 56% of patients reported being able to work, with decreasing pain and medication needs.
Factors associated with prolonged recovery included physically demanding work, lower education levels, and lack of remote work options. Postoperative complications also extended recovery time.

Conclusions:

Recovery and work ability post-parotidectomy are influenced by individual patient factors and job demands.
Numbness and tingling can persist and be perceived as pain.
Facilitating remote work, providing patient counseling on expected symptoms, and offering shorter sick leaves can expedite return to daily activities.