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Breast Reconstruction Consultation After Mastectomy
Plastic Surgeon (speaking English) and Patient (speaking Russian) talk through “Breast Reconstruction Consultation After Mastectomy”. You interpret both ways — English into Russian, and Russian into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Ms. Kovaleva, thanks for coming in today. Let's talk through your options for breast reconstruction following your mastectomy at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Спасибо, доктор. У меня была мастэктомия три месяца назад, и я хочу понять, какие варианты реконструкции подойдут мне лучше всего.
There are two main approaches: an implant, or a DIEP flap using tissue from your own abdomen. Surgery would happen roughly six weeks from now.
А сколько времени займёт восстановление после каждой операции? И какие риски связаны с этими методами?
Recovery differs — the flap procedure needs about five days in hospital, the implant only two. Both carry risks of infection and scarring.
Если честно, я курю уже много лет. Это может стать проблемой для операции?
Unfortunately, we can't proceed with the flap surgery unless you stop smoking for at least four weeks beforehand — it affects blood flow to the tissue.
Может быть, тогда лучше выбрать имплант? Мне будет очень трудно бросить курить так быстро.
The implant still requires at least two weeks without smoking; otherwise your healing risk increases significantly, and infection becomes far more likely.
Хорошо, я попробую бросить курить. Есть ли какая-то программа поддержки, которая могла бы мне помочь?
I'll refer you to the hospital's smoking cessation service, and we'll book a follow-up in three weeks to reassess before deciding.
Спасибо большое, доктор. Записываю встречу через три недели и постараюсь не курить до этого времени.
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