Cardiothoracic surgery
| Surgical Procedure | Recommended return to non-manual employment | Recommended return to manual employment | Other Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoracoscopic surgical procedures including cervical sympathectomy, pulmonary resection and pneumothorax surgery | Within 2 weeks | Within 4 weeks | Dependent on underlying pathology |
| Thoracotomy with partial pneumonectomy | 6 weeks | Possible | |
| Thoracotomy with pneumonectomy | 2-3 months | Unlikely | |
| Oesophagectomy | 3 months | Unlikely | Dependent on underlying pathology |
| Coronary angioplasty | 6-8 weeks | Driving advice: The DVLA state that you must stop driving for at least 1 week after a successful procedure. If procedure not successful, then cease driving for at least 4 weeks. For more information, see: Patients who drive a Class 2 vehicle are legally obliged to inform the DVLA in Swansea about their operation and must not drive for 3 months. | |
| CABG | 6 weeks | 4-8 weeks |