Laparoscopic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery often used in gynecology. With the development of technology and the increasing skill of doctors, many open surgeries in the past have now been replaced by laparoscopic surgery, and most gynecological surgeries can now be done laparoscopically. How long should I rest after laparoscopic surgery? In general, laparoscopic surgery is more minimally invasive than traditional surgery, with smaller incisions and less pain after surgery, but it does require a period of recovery. How much rest is needed depends on the extent of the surgery and the patient’s physical condition and recovery. Laparoscopic surgery requires hospitalization, and post-discharge instructions will be given by the doctor at the time of discharge, which will include time off for different surgical scopes, generally 1 month for adnexal surgery and 2 months for hysterectomy and other surgeries larger than that. In addition, it depends on whether the patient has comorbidities or not and how he/she is recovering after surgery. When to go to work depends on the nature of the work, for example, for heavy work, it is recommended to take a longer leave. In short, how long you can go to work after surgery depends on the surgery method, scope, recovery and nature of work.