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Laparoscopic hernia surgery how long off work?

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Depends: Depends on the type of work and the type of hernia. Typically, after lap inguinal, 2-5 days for a non-physical job, 2-4 weeks for a physical job. Ventral hernias vary widely. Hope this helps!

Answered 10/14/2013

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Depends: If you do heavy lifting expect 4-6 weeks. If light work desk job you can go back as soon as you want. You should write down all your questions and ask the surgeon during your consultation.

Answered 7/24/2016

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