Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

2018•7 series

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An in-depth look at the work carried out by some of the United Kingdom's finest and most skilled surgeons. Granted behind-the-scenes access to hospitals across the country, including Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, this series captures in detail the level of hard work and concentration required by those working at the forefront of the healthcare industry. Viewers get a fascinating insight into the country's operating theatres as surgeons are seen carrying out life-saving operations with innovative technology.

Episode 1Major Trauma - Back from the Brink

The Addenbrooke’s Hospital major trauma team perform life-saving medical interventions. Contains some upsetting scenes.

Episode 2Every Moment Counts

High-risk brain surgery performed on a patient who is awake. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 3Episode 3

Back to Life. Surgeons at Addenbrooke’s perform life-changing surgery when a husband donates a kidney. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 4Episode 4

Danger Zone. Surgeons at Addenbrooke’s operate to remove tumours growing near the spinal cord. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 5Episode 5

Make or Break. Addenbrooke’s surgeons perform complex spine surgery involving a risk of paralysis. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 6One Step at a Time

Addenbrooke’s Hospital major trauma team perform limb-saving surgery. Graphic medical scenes.

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