Returning to work following oesophagectomy
Recommended return to non-manual work | Recommended return to manual work | |
Oesophagectomy | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 months |
Notes:
- the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients
- multiple morbidities are likely to prolong recovery
Reference:
- Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- http://www.workingfit.com (accessed 3/9/2013)
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