外科手術の英語表現完全ガイド：術前から術後まで必須185フレーズ【医療従事者向け】

Doctor: “Before your surgery, we need to perform some blood tests and a tumor marker test to check your overall condition.”
Patient: “What about my heart? Is there any risk during the operation?”
Doctor: “We will do an ECG (electrocardiogram) and a chest X-ray to assess your heart and lungs.”
Patient: “Do I need to prepare anything?”
Doctor: “Yes, you will also undergo a pulmonary function test to ensure your lungs can handle the anesthesia. Additionally, we will conduct a risk assessment.”

Nurse: “You will have your hospital admission tomorrow. Please bring your personal items.”
Patient: “Will I meet the anesthesiologist?”
Nurse: “Yes, the anesthesiologist explanation will happen in the afternoon, and you will also sign the surgical consent form after understanding the procedure.”
Patient: “What should I do about eating?”
Nurse: “You must follow the preoperative fasting guidelines strictly. Our staff will explain everything.”

Surgical Nurse: “We will start by going through the preoperative checklist to confirm your identity and preparations.”
Patient: “How will I get to the surgery room?”
Nurse: “You will be transferred to the operating room on a gurney. The team will perform a careful handover of your information.”
Patient: “And after the surgery?”
Nurse: “After the operation, you will have a postoperative transfer to the recovery room and then back to your ward once stable.”

Surgeon: “Scalpel, suction, clamp please.“
Assistant: “Here is the scalpel and suction.”
Surgeon: “Hemostasis is necessary here, the bleeding is significant.”
Nurse: “Understood, applying pressure now.”
Surgeon: “Check the resection margin carefully to ensure no cancer remains.”
Assistant: “The frozen section is being prepared for a frozen section analysis.”

Nurse: “You will have an IV drip to keep you hydrated and we will provide painkillers regularly to manage discomfort.”
Patient: “Will I need help moving?”
Nurse: “Yes, the nursing staff will offer nursing assistance including helping you change position and monitoring your vitals.”
Patient: “When can I start eating again?”
Nurse: “You will have a gradual return to diet, starting with water and moving on to solid food as tolerated.”

Anesthesiologist: “Hello, I am the anesthesiologist who will be taking care of you during your surgery. Today, I will explain the plan for your anesthesia consultation.”

Patient: “Thank you. Could you please tell me what kind of anesthesia I will have?”

Anesthesiologist: “There are several types of anesthesia we can use, including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and local anesthesia. For your surgery, we plan to use general anesthesia, which means you will be unconscious and pain-free during the operation.”

Patient: “What are the risks or possible side effects of anesthesia?”

Anesthesiologist: “We will discuss the anesthesia risks and side effects with you. Common side effects include nausea, sore throat, or dizziness. More serious risks are very rare but can include allergic reactions or breathing difficulties.”

Patient: “What should I do before the surgery to prepare for anesthesia?”

Anesthesiologist: “You must follow the preoperative instructions carefully. This includes preoperative fasting — no food or drink starting from midnight before your surgery — to reduce the risk of aspiration during anesthesia.”

Patient: “How will my condition be monitored during the surgery?”

Anesthesiologist: “During the operation, we will continuously perform anesthesia monitoring, checking your heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and more to ensure your safety.”

Patient: “What happens after the surgery in terms of anesthesia?”

Anesthesiologist: “After surgery, you will receive postoperative anesthesia care, which includes pain management and observation until you fully wake up from the anesthesia.”

Patient: “Thank you for the explanation. That makes me feel more confident.”

Anesthesiologist: “You’re welcome. Please feel free to ask any further questions anytime.”

Detailed Guide to Surgery

1. Scheduling and Preoperative Consultation

• You will first have a surgical appointment with your doctor to discuss the surgical procedure and set a date.
• During your preoperative consultation, the doctor will explain the surgery, review your medications and medical history, and answer your questions.

2. Preoperative Tests & Preparation

• Before surgery, you will need several tests:
  • blood test to check your health status.
  • tumor marker test if you have cancer.
  • ECG (electrocardiogram) and chest X-ray to assess your heart and lungs.
  • pulmonary function test to check your breathing ability.
  • risk assessment to evaluate surgical risks.
• You must also follow preoperative fasting—no food or drink from midnight before surgery.

3. Preoperative Preparation for Inpatients

• On the day before surgery, you will have your hospital admission.
• The nurse will give you nursing instructions about procedures and fasting.
• You must understand and sign the surgical consent form.
• You will meet with the anesthesiologist for an anesthesiologist explanation about anesthesia and its risks.

4. Day of Surgery: Admission and Transfer

• The care team will review a preoperative checklist with you.
• Your identity will be confirmed with patient identification before the procedure.
• You will be transferred to the operating room on a gurney. During this, the nurses will do a careful handover to the surgical team.

5. Anesthesia

• A meeting called an anesthesia consultation takes place to determine the anesthesia plan.
• The anesthesiologist will explain the types of anesthesia (general, regional, or local).
• They will discuss anesthesia risks and side effects such as nausea, sore throat, or rare allergic reactions.
• Please follow all preoperative instructions including preoperative fasting.
• During surgery, the care team will do anesthesia monitoring—checking your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.
• After the surgery, you will have postoperative anesthesia care until you are fully awake and your pain is under control.

6. During Surgery

• The surgeon will start the operation with an incision.
• If there is bleeding, hemostasis procedures will be used.
• The surgeon will ensure a safe resection margin for cancer cases.
• Sometimes, lymph node dissection or a frozen section (rapid pathology test) is needed.
• During surgery, staff may give and receive instructions such as “Scalpel, suction, clamp please.“

7. Immediate Postoperative Care

• After surgery, you will be moved to the recovery room for observation and pain management.
• An IV drip will keep you hydrated.
• Nurses will provide nursing assistance—helping you move, changing your position, and checking your vital signs.
• You will have a gradual return to diet: starting with water and progressing to regular meals when you are ready.

8. Postoperative Assessment

• Your doctor will give a postoperative assessment—explaining the outcome, pathology results, and the prognosis.
• The care team will work with you on your recovery plan, including rehabilitation and guidance for discharge.