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Hi doc, first thank you for your answer. how much time required to recover from an operation of ovarian cyst ?

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Depends: It depends on the technique, and extent of the operation. In general, laparoscopic operations have less pain and recovery time compared to open operations. I usually tell patients to return to normal activity as tolerated by pain and discomfort. This is typically 1-4 weeks for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. Ask you surgeon to find out about your case specifically.

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

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6 weeks : A laparoscopic operation or surgery using cameras can recover faster than operation with knife. But the inside organs still need 6 weeks minimum to reach good healing with collagen. 1 week after operation you can walk as much as you like but heavy lifting is limited to 5 pounds. No smoking. Eat healthy diet and focus on recovery. See your doctor for continued care.

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