Can You Travel After Keyhole Surgery? As a rough guide, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says that before flying, you should allow: 1 day after simple cataract or corneal laser surgery. 1 day after a colonoscopy. 1 to 2 days after keyhole surgery. Is it safe to travel after surgery? Generally, after surgery, it is
How Long To Travel After Surgery? Type of Surgery Time required before flying Cataract surgery24 hours Arthroscopic surgery Two weeks Hip replacement Three months Laparoscopic surgery Four to five days Can I travel 3 weeks after surgery? There is a risk of clotting for up to 4-6 weeks after surgery for all patients, but flying
How Long After Laparoscopic Surgery Can I Travel? Similarly, it is advisable to avoid flying for approximately 24 hours after laparoscopic intervention, due to the residual CO2 gas, which may be in the intra-abdominal cavity. Neurosurgical intervention may leave gas trapped within the skull, which again may expand at altitude. How long should you wait