Urological Surgery

Condition Recommended return to non-manual Recommended return to manual Factors affecting return to work
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 - open 6-8 weeks 6-8 weeks  
Laparoscopic transplant 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks  
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy 3-4 weeks 6 weeks  
Laparoscopic nephrectomy 2-4 weeks[1] 4-6 weeks[1]  
Cystoscopy 1 day 1 day  
       
       
       
[1] Royal College of Surgeons of England
       

Recommendations based on formal analysis of evidence are in red.  Where only some evidence is available, the figures are in blue, and the relevant references are provided.  Consensus-based guidelines are in black