“How long is colorectal surgery recovery?”

It depends on many factors: condition treated, urgency of the operation, type of the operation (open or laparoscopic), and very often the rest of the medical conditions the patient has and prior surgical history. I do mostly laparoscopic surgery and I usually admit and operate Tuesday and discharge the patient home that Friday or Saturday. However, in the United States, more than 50% of colorectal surgeries are done open because laparoscopy requires special skills.

It depends on the surgery, could be from 2-6 weeks.

It depends on preexisting conditions and length of surgery. Normally, 4-8 weeks.

Most patients will feel okay within 2 weeks after surgery. Overall recovery (normal appetite, normal energy, no pain) probably takes 6-12 weeks.