Translation guide
The English word "surgery" can refer to medical operations, the doctor's office (especially in British English), or the act of operating. This guide focuses on the medical operation sense, which is the most common meaning for learners.
To refer to a surgical procedure or the act of performing surgery.
The standard, neutral term for a surgical operation. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to perform surgery' or 'to undergo surgery'.
He will have heart surgery next week.
Specifically means 'surgical operation' as opposed to other medical procedures. More formal or technical.
Abbreviation of 'Operation', used in casual or medical slang contexts. Common in spoken Japanese among medical staff or patients.
To refer to the place where a doctor sees patients, typically in a British context.
While 手術 is the standard term, the loanword オペレーション (operation) is sometimes used in medical contexts, but 手術 is more common and natural for general use.
The surgery was completed successfully.
この病気は外科手術が必要です。
This disease requires surgery.
I have surgery tomorrow.
A clinic or doctor's office. This is the closest equivalent to the British 'surgery' as a place.
He was examined at the surgery.