How long it takes to go to work after teratoma surgery depends on the surgical procedure and the individual patient’s condition, and should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis, not as a generalization. At present, there are two main surgical methods commonly used for teratoma surgery, including open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Generally speaking, if the patient undergoes open surgery, the wound is relatively large and it takes about 3-4 weeks to heal completely, after the wound heals, if the patient’s indicators are normal and there is no other abnormal discomfort, he can go to work; if the patient undergoes laparoscopic surgery, the wound is small and the healing is relatively fast, usually in about 10-14 days after the surgery, if there is no abnormality after the examination, he can also go back to work. If there is no abnormality after examination, the patient can also go back to work. Teratomas are mostly benign, but the risk of malignancy and metastasis increases with age, and aggressive surgical treatment is always recommended. If it is malignant, it should also be combined with chemotherapy treatment, and the time to go to work is recommended to be delayed appropriately according to the condition and treatment.