How long does it usually take to recover from thoracoscopic surgery

The recovery time of thoracoscopic surgery is generally about one week to two weeks, which needs to be judged according to the patient’s specific condition, postoperative recovery and personal physical condition. Thoracoscopic surgery is minimally invasive surgery, patients pay attention to wound care after surgery, if there is no wound infection or lung infection, and the patient’s physical fitness is good, the general recovery time is about one week, a few patients may be due to poor physical fitness and other reasons lead to prolonged recovery time, usually in about two weeks. Thoracoscopic surgery patients can be appropriate out of bed activities, but not strenuous exercise, to avoid wound collapse, and at the same time to control the diet, do not eat spicy stimulating food, keep the wound dry, change the medication regularly, to ensure that the environment in which the air is fresh and hygienic, conducive to the recovery of the wound. It is recommended to quit smoking and drinking, eat more vegetables and fruits, and keep the indoor hygiene clean to avoid respiratory tract infection.