Urological surgery
| Surgical Procedure | Recommended return to non-manual employment | Recommended return to manual employment | Other Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostatectomy - transurethral | 2-4 weeks | 4-8 weeks | |
| Radical prostatectomy | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | |
| Renal lithotripsy | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | |
| Vasectomy | Up to 1 week | 2 weeks | |
| Vasectomy reversal | 1 week | 2 weeks | |
| Orchidectomy | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | |
| Renal transplant Laparoscopic Open |
4-6 weeks 6-8 weeks |
4-6 weeks 6-8 weeks |
|
| Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy | 3-4 weeks | 6 weeks | |
| Laparoscopic nephrectomy | 2-4 weeks | 4-6 weeks | |
| Cystoscopy | 1 day | 1 day |