Interruption of professional and home activity after laparoscopic cholecystectomy among French and American patients

摘要: With a laparoscopic approach, patients can undergo cholecystectomy with shorter hospitalization, minimal pain, and quicker recovery. It has not been demonstrated, however, that actually return to work after faster than the traditional 4- 6-week absence from standard open procedure. A survey of 104 French 84 American undergoing revealed postoperative discomfort was completely resolved in 2 weeks 73% 93% patients. All but 11 5 were back normal home activities by operation. Of 35 40 who had professional activity outside home, 63% 25%, respectively, returned within 14 days. Five (14%) 12 (30%) 4 or more The amount physical on job correlated period off work, but, interestingly, at least six very hard (including construction workers) able full 1 week. These data suggest early is possible pain resolves quickly cholecystectomy. economic benefit having quickly, may be less expected until cultural norms change regard leave major surgery.