This varies and depends on whether laparoscopy surgery will be carried out at the same time as the procedure. If the laparoscopy was being carried out purely for diagnostic purposes, then you may find that you are able to return to work and your day-to-day activities within five days. If surgery is required, this recovery time may be anywhere from three weeks up to 12 weeks. Your surgeon will be able to advise you further on laparoscopy recovery times.