title: [Convalescence and sick leave after colonic surgery].
abstract: The benefits of fast-track surgery are improved recovery and a shorter period of postoperative convalescence. After uncomplicated colonic resection, there is no pathophysiological basis for recommending a postoperative convalescence of more than 2-3 weeks. Advice after discharge - Convalescence: Daily activities and light exercise should be resumed as soon as possible. Physically moderate work should be resumed after two weeks. Physically severe exercise and lifts (> 10 kg) as well as physically strenuous work may be resumed after 3-4 weeks.
authors.affiliation: Enhed for Perioperativ Sygepleje, Afsnit 3341, Juliane Marie Centeret, Rigshospitalet, DK-2100 København Ø, Denmark. dorte.hjort@rh.dk
authors.forename: Dorthe Hjort
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Jakobsen
authors.forename: Jens
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Andersen
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003289:Convalescence / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018582:Sick Leave; D012944:Social Support