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 1A Risk Worth Taking

Surgeons at University Hospital Southampton take on high-risk surgery. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 2All for One

Surgeons at University Hospital Southampton perform life-saving cancer surgery. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 3The Best Laid Plans

The surgeons need to change their plans to avoid catastrophe. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 4Hope

Surgeons at University Hospital Southampton perform last chance surgery. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 5We Can Rebuild You

Featuring high-risk cardiac surgery to repair a patient’s aorta threatening to burst. Graphic medical scenes.

Episode 6Make or Break

University Hospital Southampton’s major trauma team perform limb-saving surgery. Contains upsetting scenes.

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