Medical Guidelines of sick leaves duration

• Purpose:
Identify and organize sick leave to employees
• Policy: Medical Guidelines of sick leaves duration.
• Procedure:
Employees patients:-
Take agreement direct responsibility to take agreement to see the doctor after that bring
the report from the doctor to the HR according to the approved models in the hospital.
The duration of sick leave is according to the diagnosis.
• Definitions: N/A
• Documentation Requirements: Sick leave Form for Employees patients
• References:
1. Internal policy
2. Dubai Health Authority United Arab Emirates.

1- Hematology
Hematology Sick leave Period
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura 1 week
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia 1 week
Hemophilia - joint bleeding 2 weeks
Hemophilia - other bleeding 7 - 28 days
Severe iron - deficiency anemia 1 week
Severe megaloblastic anemia (Hgb less than 5 g) 1 week
Acute leukemia 6 months
Multiple Myeloma 1-2 weeks
Chronic myeloid leukemia 1 week
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia 1 - 4 days
Polycythemia vera 1 - 4 days
Aplastic anemia 15 - 60 days

2-Digestive Diseases
Digestive Diseases Sick leave Period
Acute hepatitis 2-3 weeks
Acute non-variceal bleeding 7 to 10 days
Acute variceal bleeding 10 days to 2 weeks
Acute relapse of inflammatory bowel disease 1 to 2 weeks
Hepatic encephalopathy 2 weeks ?( To continue light duty)
Massive ascites 7 to 10 days
Gastroenteritis 3 to 5 days
Enteritis 3 hours to 24 hours
Irritable bowel syndrome Up to 3 days
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis 10 days to 2 weeks
Mild Corrosive ingestion 3 to 5 days
Moderate to severe corrosive ingestion 1 to 2 weeks
Foreign body removal Up to 3 days
 PROCEDURES
Endoscopy 1 to 2 days
Liver biopsy 3 days
Elective variceal banding 3 days
ERCP 3 to 5 days
Endoscopic Dilatation 3 to 5 days

3- Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery Sick leave Period
Lumber microdiscectomy 2-3 Months
Cervical microdiscectomy 1 - 2 months
Craniotomy operation 3 months
Severe Head Injury 2 - 3 months
Shunt operation 1 month
Carpal tunnel decompression 2 - 4 weeks
Depressed fractures and mild head injury 1 month
Spinal fusion 2-3 months

4- Neurology
Neurology Sick leave Period
Multiple Sclerosis relapse 1- 8 weeks
Ischaemic stroke 2 weeks - 3 months
Haemorrhagic stroke 2 weeks - 3 months
Epilepsy 1 day - 2 weeks
Headaches including migraine 1 - 5 days
Back pain and neck pain due to spondylosis or prolapse disc 1 - 2 weeks
Guillain - Barre Syndrome (GBS) 2 - 6 months
Transverse myelitis with paraplegia 2 - 6 months

5- ENT
ENT department Sick leave Period
Ears
Acute otitis Externa 5 - 7 days
Acute otitis media 5 - 7 days
Acute endo lymphatic hydrops 7 - 10 days
Baro trauma 5 - 7 days
Vestibular neuronitis 10 - 14 days
Tympanoplasty 14 days
Cortical mastoidectomy 14 days
Radical mastoidectomy 14 - 21 days
Bell's palsy 10 - 14 days
 Nose
Fracture nasal bone 3 - 5 days
Acute sinusitis 5 - 7 days
Vestibulitis 3 - 5 days
Septoplasty 14 days
FESS 10 - 14 days
Reduction Fracture nasal bone 7 - 10 days
Septo Phinoplasty 14 - 21 days
Throat
Acute Follicular tonsillitis 5 - 7 days
Peritonsillar Abscess 5 - 7 days
Acute laryngitis 5 - 7 days
Epiglottis 5 - 7 days
Tonsillectomy 10 - 14 days
Micolaryngoscopy 3 - 5 days
Hypopharyngoscopy 3 - 5 days
Oesophagoscopy 3 - 5 days

5- Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Sick leave Period
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery 8 weeks
Valve Replacement / Repair surgery 8 weeks
Congenital Heart surgeries 8 weeks
Other open heart surgeries 8 weeks
Thoracotomy 4 weeks
Thoracoscopy 3 weeks
Intercostal Drain Insertion (ICD) (eg. Pneumothorax) 2 weeks
Mediastinoscopy 2 weeks
Chest trauma with rib fractures or flail chest 4 - 6 weeks
Surgical pacemaker insertion (addition) 2 - 3 weeks
Cardiology
Acute Myocardial Infraction 4 weeks
Acute Myocardial Infraction (Complicated) up to 8 weeks
Left Ventricular Failure 1 week
Congestive Cardiac Failure up to 2 weeks
Control of INR, low INR, high INR 2 days up to 1 week
Pulmonary embolism up to 4 weeks
Deep vein thrombosis up to 3 weeks
Acute Pericarditis up to 1 week
Acute Bacterial endocarditis up to 4 weeks
Sub acute bacterial endocarditis up to 4 weeks
Unstable angina up to 4 weeks
Angina pectoris - stable up to 1 week
Chest pain for evaluation - non cardiac 3 days
Elective admission for coronary angiogram 3 days
 Procardial pain 3 days
Atrial fibrillation 3 days
Other arrhythmias 3 days
Post permanent pacemaker insertion 1 week
Post CR or ICD insertion 2 weeks
Acute coronary syndrome following angioplasty 2 weeks
Ischemic Heart Disease Up to 1 week
Exacerbation of Heart failure - Uncomplicated Up to 2 week
Exacerbation of Heart failure - Complicated Up to 4 week
Arrhythmias (tachy & Brady) - Uncomplicated Up to 1 week
Arrhythmias (tachy & Brady) - Complicated 2 - 4 weeks
Pacemaker implantation with or without PCI 1 - 2 Weeks
Coronary Angiography with or without PCI to multiple 2 - 4 Weeks
Arteries
Trans esophageal / Dodutamine Stress
1- 3 Days
Echocardiography
Other Cardiac Illness depending on severity 2 - 6 Weeks

7- Dermatology
Dermatology Sick leave Period
Steven Johnson Syndrome ( SJS) 2 weeks
Toxic Epidermal necrolysis (TEN) 3 - 4 weeks
Severe adverse cutaneous drug eruption 2-7 days
Erythroderma 5-14 days
Pustular psoriasis 5-14 days
Acute palmoplanter dermatosis 5-14 days
Severe infected generalized eczema 3-7 days
Severe pemphigus vulgaris 5-14 days
Severe acute hand dermatitis 3-7 days
Severe acute urticaria - angioedema 2-5 days
Acute Erythema nodosum 5-10 days
Herpes zoster 7-10 days
Chicken pox 7-10 days
Severe mouth ulcerations 5-10 days
Cellulitis 5-10 days
8- Obstetric & Gynecology
Obstetric & Gynecology Sick leave Period
20-23 weeks - Preterm delivery 2- 4 weeks
24 weeks to Term Delivery 6 weeks postpartum
Abdominal hysterectomy 6 weeks
Anterior Posterior repair 4 weeks
Anterior Posterior repair with enterocele 4 - 6 weeks
Cervical cauterization 1-2 days
Cervical cerclage 2 weeks
Cervical conization 1-2 weeks
Chorionic Villi biopsy up to 1 week
D&C 1 week
Fibroid myomectomy 6 weeks
Hystero laparoscopy 2 - 3 weeks
Hysteroscopic surgery 1 week
Laparoscopic drilling for ovaries for polycystic ovary 1 week
Laparoscopic hysterectomy 3 - 4 weeks
Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy/drilling/tubal ligation 2 weeks
Laparoscopic salpingectomy 2 weeks
Laparotomy for any reasons 4 - 6 weeks
Marsupilization – Bartholin cyst 1 week
Miscarriage - up to 20 weeks 1 week
Perineorrhaphy 1 week
Premature uterine contraction 2-3 days (otherwise needs admission)
Threatened abortion with or without hematoma 2-4 weeks
TVT, TOT 4 weeks
Up to 20 weeks – miscarriage 1 week
Vaginal hysterectomy 4 - 6 weeks

9- General Surgery
General Surgery Sick leave Period
MINOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Excision of cyst 3 days
Removal of foreign body by speculum, forceps or superficial incision 3 days
Incision and drainage abscess upto 4 weeks
Suture of laceration (simple) 3 days
Excision biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tumor 3 days
Biopsy of superficial lymph node 3 days
Breast Biopsy 1 week
Lymph node dissection 1 week
Thyroid biopsy 3 days
PERINEAL PROCEDURES
Haemorroidectomy 2 weeks
Transrectal hemorrhoidal dearterialization 1 week
Longo procedure 3 days
Injection of piles 3 days
Pilonidal cyst excision/marsupialization 1 week
Drainage deep ischio-rectal abscess upto 4 weeks
Evacuation of thrombosed haemorrhoid 1 week
Fistula and Sinuses 1 week
Sphincter reconstruction 1 week
HERNIOPLASTY
Inguinal hernia 2 - 4 weeks
Femoral hernia 2 - 4 weeks
Incisional hernia 2 - 4 weeks
Ventral hernia 2 - 4 weeks
Spigelian hernia 2 - 4 weeks
Umbilical hernia 2 - 4 weeks
BARIATRIC SURGERIES
Gastric Bypass surgery 4 weeks
Sleeve gastrectomy 4 weeks
MINOR LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES
Appendectomy 2 - 4 weeks
Non-complicated Cholecystectomy (Laparoscopic) 2 weeks
Excision of Meckel’s diverticulum 2 - 4 weeks
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy 2 weeks
MAJOR LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES
Gastric & small bowel surgeries 4 weeks
Colon surgery 4 weeks
Rectal surgery 4 weeks
Spleen surgery 4 weeks
Liver & gall bladder surgery 4 weeks
Diaphragmatic surgery 4 weeks
Diagnostic laparoscopic procedures 1-2 weeks
MINOR LAPAROTOMY
Appendectomy 2 -4 weeks
Excision of Mickle's diverticulum 2 -4 weeks
MAJOR LAPAROTOMY
Rectal procedures 4 weeks
Liver surgery 4 weeks
Gastric and bowel resection 4 weeks
Biliary tract surgery 4 weeks
Pancreas surgery 4 weeks
Splenic surgery 4 weeks
Surgery of adrenal glands 4 weeks
Oesophageal surgery 4 weeks
 Thoracotomy 4 weeks
Exploratory laparotomy 4 weeks
BREAST SURGERIES
Mastectomy, simple 3 weeks
Mastectomy, radical 4 weeks
AMPUTATIONS
Hind Quarter amputation 6-8 weeks
Four quarter amputation 4-6 weeks
Below knee amputation 4-6 weeks
Above knee amputation 4-6 weeks
Below elbow amputation 4-6 weeks
Above elbow amputation 2-4 weeks
Mid tarsal amputation 2-4 weeks
Wide Excision And Graft for Malignant Skin Lesion 2-3 weeks
Ray amputation of fingers and toes 2-3 weeks
THYROID AND PARATHYROID SURGERIES
Enucleation 3 weeks
Hemithyroidectomy 4 weeks
Subtotal thyroidectomy 4 weeks
Total thyroidectomy 4 weeks
Parathyroidectomy 4 weeks
CYSTS AND TUMORS OF NECK INCLUDING
SALIVARY GLANDS
Subtotal parotidectomy 4 weeks
Total parotidectomy 4 weeks
Extensive neck lymph node excision 1 week
Excision of neck cyst 1 week
"NB: All the patients will need follow-up after discharge and some patients might require longer
period of sick leave if indicated and justified."
10 -Family Medicine
General medical conditions Sick leave Period
Common cold 1-3 days
Acute pharyngitis 1-3 days
Acute sinusitis 1-3 days
Allergic rhinitis 1-3 days
Cough* 1-3 days
Suture* 1-3 days
Back pain( mechanical)* 1-3 days
muscle strain spasm & cramps* 1-3 days
Removal of foreign body by speculum, forceps or superficial incision* 1-3 days
Simple burn* 3-5 days
Simple cut injuries* 1-3 days
Falls* 1-3 days
Malaise &fatigue* 3-5 days
Burn out &stress Undue concern and* reoccupation
3-5 days
with stressful events.
Depression & anexity* 3-5 days
Pregnant lady for GTT 1 day
Insomnia* 1-3 days
Myalgias* 1 day
Tooth ache* 1 day
Fever (non specific)* 1-3 days
Mother accompanying sick child Based on child condition
Epistaxis* 1-3 days
Acute abdominal pain* 1-3 days
Perineal pain* 1-3 days
Jaundice – unspecified* 1-3 days
Limping (difficulty in walking)* 1-3 days
Lack of coordination* 1-3 days
Dysuria* 1-3 days
Retention of urine* 1-3 days
Haematuria* 1-3 days
Anuria and oliguria* 1-3 days
Incontinence* 1-3 days
Urethral discharge* 1-3 days
Dizziness and giddiness* 1-3 days
Domestic Violence* 1-3 days
Hoarseness of voice* 1-3 days
Fatigue* 1-3 days
Enlarged Lymph node* 1-3 days
Peripheral edema) Lower Limbs* ( 1-3 days
* means affecting patient normal daily physical activity, Overall the duration of sick leave depends
on the Doctors judgment and sometimes it is difficult to generalize the duration on every condition
because it is an individualized decision
11- PLASTIC SURGERY.
Plastic surgery procedures Sick leave period
Minor and mains
Aesthetic
Liposuction ,abdomen 1 - 2 weeks
Liposuction torso 1 - 2 weeks
Major liposuction 2 - 3 weeks
Liposuction chin 1 week
Body liposuction 2 - 3 weeks
Liposuction arms 1 - 2 weeks
Abdominoplasty 2-3 weeks
Miniabdominoplasty 1 week
Liposuction assisted mini 1 - 2 weeks
Breast reduction 1 - 2 weeks
Breast augmentation 1 week
Breast mastopexy 1 - 2 weeks
Rhinoplasty 1 - 2 weeks
Tip nose operation 1 week
Nose bone reshaping 2 weeks
Wings nose reduction 1 week
Blepharoplasty upper 1 week
Blepharoplasty lower 1 week
Blepharoplasty upper and lower 1 - 2 weeks
Eye brow lift 1 week
Otoplasty 1 week
Lip augmentation by operation 3-5 days
Face lift 1 - 2 weeks
Miniface lift 1 week
Cheek augmentation FY fat 3-4 days
Chin lift 5-7 days
Hair graft 1 weeks
Fillers 0 day
Botox 0 day
Mesotherapy 0 day
Reconstruction
Small flabs 1 week
Moderate flabs 1 week
Major flabs 1 - 2 week
Free flaps 1 - 2 week
Perforator flap 2 - 3 weeks
Partial thi-kness skin graft 1 week
Full thi-knee skin graft 1 week
Burn 10% 1 - 2 w weeks
Burn 10% - 30% 2 - 3 weeks
Burn over 30% 3 - 8 weeks
Breast reconstruction 2 weeks
Syndactyles 1- 3 weeks
 Hidroadenitis 1 - 3 weeks
Small lesion 1 3 days
Skin tags 1 day

12- Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease sick leave period
Acute Pharyngitis / tonsillitis (Streptococcus Group B) 5 - 10 days
Amebiasis: amoebic liver abscess 15 - 21 days
Abscess, Liver 7-56 days
Abscess, Psoas 5-56 days
Abscess, Peritonsillar 2-7 days
Amebiasis (amoebic intestinal infections) 3-10 days
Brain Abscess 28-56 days
Actinomycosis 0-35 days
Bronchitis, Acute 0-14 days
Brucellosis 7-21 Days
Campylobactoer gastroenterities 3 - 7 days
Candidiasis 0-7 days
Cat Scratch Disease 0-10 days
Cold 0-5 days
Chagas' Disease 3-21 days
Chickenpox 7-21 days
Cholera 3-7 days
Chlamydia pneumonia 10 - 21 days
Cryptococcosis 3-119 days
Cystitis, Acute 0-7 days
Diarrhea 0-7 days
Dengue Fever 7-42 days
Dysentery 3-10 days
E. Coli 3-10 days
Fever 0-3 days
Filariasis 0-14 days
Food Poisoning 0-10 days
Malaria 5-21 days
Mononucleosis 7-28 days
Mumps 7-14 days
Legionnaire's Disease 5-35 days
Giardiasis 3-14 days
Influenza 3-28 days
Influenza, A H1N1 3-28 days
Orchitis 3-21 days
Rubella 7-14 days
Rubeola 10-42 Days
Meningitis, Aseptic 14-42 days
Meningitis, Bacterial 14-21 days
Meningitis, Chronic 42-182 days
Mycosis Fungoides 10-182 days
Hepatitis A 0-21 days
Hepatitis B 0-42 days
Hepatitis C 0-42 days
Hepatitis E 10 - 28 days
Herpes Simplex 0-5 days
Herpes Zoster 0-21 days
Polio 84-168 days
Pneumonia 7-28 days
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia 1-28 days
Pott's Disease 10-84 days
Tetanus 10-28 days
Tuberculosis, Respiratory 10-42 days
Toxoplasmosis 28-63 days
Typhoid Fever 14-63 days
Pyelonephritis, Acute 3-14 days
Salmonellosis 3-14 days
Shigellosis 3-14 days
Syphilis 0-14 days
Depends on associated opportunistic
HIV/AIDS infection & clinical status
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections 21-42 days
Pneumocystis pneumonia 21-35 days
Toxoplasmosis 28-42 days
Cryposporidiosis 3-7 days
Bacterial respiratory Diseases 7-21 days
Salmonellosis 7-42 days
Shigellosis 7-14days
Campylobacteriosis 7-14days
Syphilis 1-14days
Candidiasis(Mucosal) 7-21days
Cryptococcal Meningitis 21-56days
CMV Infection 14-35days
Varicella-Zoster Virus Disease 5-21days
Leishmaniasis,Visceral 14-42days
Leishmaniasis,Cutaneous 14-42days
Clostridium difficile infections 7 - 15 days
Cryptosporidium diarrhea 15 - 21 days
Diphtheria 15 - 21 days
E.Coli gastroenteritis 3 - 7 days
E.Coli 0157 H7 gastroenteritis 7 - 21 days
Encephalitis (viral) 10 - 15 days
Enteric Viral Infections (Viral gastroenteritis) 3 - 5 days
Leptospirosis 5 - 15 days
Listeria: gastroenteritis 3 - 7 days
Lyme Diseases 10 - 28 days
 Pertussis 7 - 15 days
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) 5 - 15 days
Tuberculosis: intestinal 21- 42 days
Tuberculosis: cervical 15 - 28 days

13- Pulmonary Medicine.

Pulmonary Medicine Sick leave Period
Bronchial Asthma 4 -7 days
COPD 1 Week
Interstitial Lung Disease ( ILD ) 2- 4 Weeks
Pulmonary Embolisum ( PE ) 2- 4 Weeks
Bronhchitis 1 Weeks
Bronchiectasis 1 Weeks
Pneumonia 1- 2 Weeks
Pleurisy 1- 2 Weeks
Pnemothorax 1- 2 Weeks
Pulmonary T.B 2- 4 Weeks
Lung Abscess 2- 4 Weeks
Acute respratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 2- 4 Weeks

14- Diabetes
Diabetes Related Problems Sick leave Period
Out-patient
Hypoglycemia 1 Day
Hyperglycemia 1 Day
Bronchitis 2 - 3 Days
Pneumonia 5 Days
UTI 2 Days
Gastroenteritis 2 Days
Cellulitis 4 days
Heart Failure 5 Days
Angina 3 Days
Uncontrolled Hypertention 3 days
In-patient
diabetic Ketoacidosis 3 Days
Hypoglycemia 2 Day
Hyperglycemia 2 Day
15- Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery Sick leave days
Post operative venous surgery 2 weeks to 1 month
Post operative arterial surgeries 1 month to 2 months
Superficial phlebitis 1 week to 2 weeks
Deep vein thrombosis 2 weeks to 1 month
Minor limb amputations 2 weeks to 1 month
Major limb amputations 3 weeks to 2 months
Lymphatic pathology 2 weeks to 1 month
Endovascular arterial procedures 1 week to 1 month
Endovascular venous procedures 1 week to 2 weeks
Endovenous laser therapy 1 week to 3 weeks
Sclerotherapy for varicose veins 3 days to 1 week

16- Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology sick leave period
Phaco + IOL 1 - 2 weeks
ECCE + IOL 2 - 4 weeks
Trabeculectomy 1 - 3 weeks
Squint 2 - 3 weeks
Entropion / ectropion 1 - 2 weeks
Ptosis 2 - 3 weeks
Minor lid lesion excision 2 - 3 days
Major lid lesion excision 1 - 2 weeks
Blepharoplasty 1 - 2 weeks
Lid injury 1 week
Chalasion 2 - 3 days
Pterygium 1 - 2 weeks
Conjunctival tear 1 week
Conjunctival hood / graft 2 weeks
DCR 2 - 3 weeks
Punctal occlusion 1 - 2 days
Evisceration / enucleation 3 - 4 days
Socket reconstruction 3 - 4 weeks
Lasik 3 days - 5 days
PRP 1 day
SLT 1 day
Laser capsulotomy 1 - 2 days
Laser P.I. 1 - 2 days
Epilasik / PRK/ PTK 1 - 2 weeks
Corneoscleral perforation 2 - 3 weeks
Corneal F.B. removal 1 - 2 days
Buckling / encircling 3- 4 weeks
Vitrectomy gas / oil 4 - 6 weeks
Silicon oil removal 1 week
Intraocular foregin body removal 2 - 3 weeks
 Avastin / other intravitreal injection 1 - 2 days
Conjunctivitis 1 day to 1 week bacterial or viral
Keratitis 1 day to 1 week
Uveitis 3 days to 2 weeks
Dacryocystitis 2 weeks
Preseptal cellulitis 2 - 3 weeks
Orbital cellulitis 3 - 4 weeks
Corneal abscess 1 day to 2 weeks
FFA 1 day
Fundus examination 1 day
Fundus fluorescence 1 day
Viral keratitis 1 day - 3 Weeks according to severity
PRK ( PR Keratectetomy) 2 Weeks - 4 Weeks
Cataract Operation 3 Weeks - 4 Weeks
Iridio cyclistis 1 Month - 2 Month according to severity
Keratoconus Surgery 2 Weeks - 4 Weeks
Corneal transplant 4 Weeks - 6 Weeks

17- Urology
Urology Recommended sick leave period
Kidney and Adrenal
Adrenalectomy, laparoscopic 2 Weeks
Adrenalectomy, open 4 Weeks
Endopyelotomy 2Weeks
Kidney fine needle biopsy 3 Days
Nephrolithotomy, laparoscopic 4 Weeks
Nephrolithotomy, open 6Weeks
Nephropexy, laparoscopic 3 Weeks
Nephropexy, open 4 Weeks
Nephropexy, percutaneous 4 Weeks
Nephroureterectomy, laparos. 3 Weeks
Nephroureterectomy, open 5 Weeks
Partial nephrectomy, laparos. 3 Weeks
Partial nephrectomy, open 4 Weeks
Percut. Nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) 4Weeks
Percut. Nephrostomy 1 Weeks
Perinepheric abscess drainage 1 Weeks
Pyelolithotomy, laparoscopic 3 Weeks
Pyelolithotomy, open 5 Weeks
Pyeloplasty, laparoscopic 3 Weeks
Pyeloplasty, open 5 Weeks
Radical nephrectomy, laparos. 3 Weeks
Radical nephrectomy, open 5 Weeks
Renal cyst excision, laparos. 1 Weeks
Renal cyst excision, open 3 Weeks
Renal cyst puncture 3 Days
Repair of injured kidney 6Weeks
Simple nephrectomy, laparos. 3 Weeks
Simple nephrectomy, open 5 Weeks
Surgery for renal abscess 4 Weeks
Retroperitoneum and Ureter
Retrograde pyelography 3 Days
Retroperitoneal biopsy 1 Weeks
Retroperitoneal draingae 1 Weeks
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissec. Laparos. 3 Weeks
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissec. Open 6Weeks
Ureter reimplantation, laparos. 4Weeks
Ureter reimplantation, open 6Weeks
Ureteric stent insertion 1 Weeks
Ureteric stent removal 1 Weeks
Ureterocele incision 1 Weeks
Uretero-cutaneostomy 3 Weeks
Ureterolithotomy, laparoscopic 2 Weeks
Ureterolithotomy, open 4Weeks
Ureterolysis, laparoscopic 1 Weeks
Ureterolysis, open 3 Weeks
Ureteroscopy & lithotripsy 2 weeks
Ureterotomy 2 Weeks
Ureteroureterostomy, laparos. 3 Weeks
Ureteroureterostomy, open 5 Weeks
Urinary Bladder
Bladder hydrodistention 1 Weeks
Cystolitholapaxy 2 Weeks
Cystolithotomy, laparoscopic 3 Weeks
Cystolithotomy, open 4 Weeks
Cystoscopy & cold biopsy 6 Days
Partial cystectomy, laparos. 3 Weeks
Partial cystectomy, open 5 Weeks
Radical cystectomy, laparos. 5 Weeks
Radical cystectomy, open 8Weeks
Repair of injured bladder 4 Weeks
Suprapubic cystostomy, open 3 Weeks
Suprapubic cystostomy, percut. 3 Days
Transurethral resection of bladder diverticulum 1 Weeks
Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR-BT) 3 Weeks
Urethrocystoscopy 3 Days
Urinary diversion, laparos. 4 Weeks
Urinary diversion, open 6 Weeks
Vesical diverticulectomy laparos. 3 Weeks
Vesical diverticulectomy, open 4 Weeks
Vesical fistula repair, laparos. 3 Weeks
Vesical fistula repair, open 5 Weeks
Urethra
Excision of paraurethral cyst 3 Days
Excision of urethral carbuncl 3 Days
Excision of urethral polyp 3 Days
Excision of Urethral warts 3 Days
Internal urethrotomy 1 Week
Meatotomy and repair 1 Week
Repair of urethral fistula 3 Weeks
Resection of post. urethral valve 2 Weeks
Urethral biopsy 1 Week
Urethral dilation 3 Days
Urethral diverticulectomy 1 Week
Urethral reconstuction 4 Weeks
Urethrectomy 4 Weeks
Urethroplasty 4 Weeks
Prostate and Seminal Vesicles
Laser surgery of prostate 2 weeks
Microwave thermotherapy of prostate 3 Days
Pelvic lymph node dissec. Laparos. 3 Weeks
Pelvic lymph node dissec. open 5 Weeks
Perineal prostate biopsy 1 Week
Prostatic abscess drainage 2 Week
Prostatic stenting 1 Week
Radical prostatectomy laparos. 4 Weeks
Radical prostatectomy, open 6 Weeks
Retropubic prostatectomy 4 Weeks
Transrectal US-guided prostate biopsy 3Week
Transurethral incision of prostate (TUIP) 4 Weeks
Transurethral resection of ejaculatory ducts (TURED) 2 Weeks
Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) 4 Weeks
Testes and Scrotum
Epididymal sperm retrival 1 Week
Epididymectomy 2 Weeks
Fournier's gangrene necrectomy 8 Weeks
Hydrocele aspiration 3 Weeks
Hydrocelectomy 2 Weeks
Orchidopexy 2 Weeks
Radical orchidectomy 2 Weeks
Repair of testicular torsion 2 Weeks
Scrotal exploration 2 Weeks
Simple orchidectomy 2 Weeks
Spermatocelectomy 2 Weeks
Surgical castration 2 Weeks
Testicular biopsy, open 1 Week
Testicular biopsy, percut. 1 Week
Testicular prosthesis 1 Week
Testicular sperm retrival (TESE) 1 Week
Varicocelectomy, laparos. 2 Weeks
Varicocelectomy, open 2 Weeks
External genitalia
Biopsy of penile lesion 1 Week
Circumcision 1 Week
Epispadias repair 4 Weeks
Excision of penile condyloma 3 Weeks
Frenulum incision 3 Weeks
Hypospadias repair 4 Weeks
Inguinal lymphadenectomy 4 Weeks
Intracavernous drug injection 3 Weeks
Partial penile amputation 3 Weeks
Penile prosthesis removal 2 Weeks
Penile prosthesis-Inflatable 2 Weeks
Penile prosthesis-Semi-Rigid 2 Weeks
Reduction of paraphimosis 3 Weeks
Repair of penile fracture 2 Weeks
Surgery for Peyronie's disease 2 Weeks
Surgery for priapism 2 Weeks
Total penile amputation 4 Weeks
Vascular surgery for impotence 2 Weeks
Pelvic floor
Cystocele repair, abdominal 3 Weeks
Cystocele repair, transvaginal 2 Weeks
Cysto-rectocele repair, abdom. 4 Weeks
Cysto-rectocele repair,vaginal 3 Weeks
Laparos. for stress incontin. 2 Weeks
Rectocele repair, abdominal 3 Weeks
Rectocele repair, transvaginal 2 Weeks
Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) 2 Weeks
Trans-obturator tape (TOT) 2 Weeks
Other Urologic Procedures
ESWL 3 Weeks
Excision of skin atheroma 3 Weeks
Intravesical therapy 3 Weeks
Oncotomy 1 Week
Other genital organ surgery 2 Weeks
Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, laparos. 2 Weeks
Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, open 3 Weeks
Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal 2 Weeks
Subcutan. foreign body removal 1 Week
Transurethral bulking agent 1 Week
Transurethral foreign body removal 1 Week
Urethral catheterization 3 Days
Urodynamic test 3 Days
 UROLOGY DISESES
Acute cystitis 3 Days
Acute orchidoepididymitis 1 Week
Acute prostatitis 1 Week
Pyelonephritis 1 Week
Renal colic 1 Week
Any other severe urology diseases 1 Week

18- Dental
Dental sick leave period
Acute Pulpitis 1 - 2 days
Endodontic emergency 1 - 3 days
Tooth fracture or loss 1 day
Dental Extraction 1 - 2 teeth 1 day
Dental Extraction 3 or more 1 - 3 days
Dry or Infected socket 2 days
Acute Periapical or Periodontal Abscess 1 - 2 days
Surgical removal of teeth 3 - 7 days
Surgical removal of wisdom teeth 1 - 3 days
Bleeding socket 1 day
Multiple oral ulcerations 0 - 3 days
Dento alveolar fracture 2 - 6 days
Surgical procedure under general anesthesia 5 days
Orthognathic surgery single jaw 12 days
Orthognathic surgery Bimax 21 days
Facial Trauma (maxilla / mand / zygoma) 7 days
Poly facial Trauma 7 - 30 days
Acute Salivary gland infection 4 days
Acute TMJ pain 2 - 4 days
Surgical Implantology 1 - 4 implants 1-3 days
Surgical Implantology more than 4 implants 2 - 7 days
Sinus lifting or bone grafting procedures 3 days
Tumor resection or reconstruction GA 10 - 20 days
Tumor Excision LA 2 - 3 days
Gingival surgery localized 2 - 3 days
Total Gigivectomy 12 days
19- Orthopaedic
Orthopedic Department sick leave period
ACL reconstruction 12 to 16 weeks
Adductor tenotomy 3 to 4 weeks
Arthrodesis toe 8 weeks
Arthroscopy knee removal loose body 10 to 14 days
Arthroscopy knee and synovectomy 4 to 6 weeks
Arthroscopy ankle 4 to 6 weeks
Arthroscopy knee diagnostic 14 days
Arthroscopy knee debridement and lavage 3 weeks
Arthrotomy elbow 6 to 8 weeks
Arthrotomy hip 12 weeks
Arthrotomy knee 8 to 12 weeks
Arthrotomy wrist 6 to 8 weeks
Bankart repair 12 to 16 weeks
Biopsy bone 6 to 12 weeks
Biopsy joint 4 to 6 weeks
Biopsy soft tissues 2 to 3 weeks
Carpal tunnel release 2 weeks
Curettage and bone grafting 10 to 12 weeks
De Qervains deroofing 7 to 14 days
Halux valgus osteotomy 6 to 8 weeks
Hamstring aponeurotomy 6 weeks
Hip release 8 to 12 weeks
High tibial osteotomy 12 to 16 weeks
Laminectomy and fusion 12 to 16 weeks
Laminectomy discectomy 8 to 12 weeks
Laminectomy and fixation 12 to 14 weeks
Arthroscopy and Menisectomy 4 to 6 weeks
Nucleoplasty 10 days to 2 weeks
Shoulder stabilization 12 to 14 weeks
Shoulder arthroscopy 10 to 14 days
Spinal instrumentation 16 to 18 weeks
Subacromial decompression 6 to 8 weeks
Subtrochanteric osteotomy valgus 12 to 16 weeks
Subtrochanteric osteotomy varus 12 to 16 weeks
Supracondylar osteotomy femur 12 to 16 weeks
Tendo-Achilles lengthening 8 to 12 weeks
Tendon transfer 8 to 12 weeks
Total hip arthroplasty 8 to 12 weeks
Total knee arthroplasty 8 to 12 weeks
Triceps release 6 weeks
Trigger finger release 7 to 14 days
Triple arthrodesis 12 weeks
Depomedrol injection – soft tissue 1 to 2 weeks