How Long Will It Take For Full Recovery?

Recovery time depends on the kind of procedure, the patient's age, and health before the procedure. The following is a normal timetable for recovery from minimally invasive surgery on the abdomen:

• The groggy feeling from the anesthetic disappears the day after surgery and the individual is fully alert once again.

• Any pain in the shoulders or neck area usually goes away after a few days.

• Soreness in the incisions disappears within a few days and the incisions heal after about five days.

• The bloated feeling after abdominal or pelvic laparoscopy goes away within a few days.