Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

55min

Documentary

Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.

Episodes

Cast

The Longest Day

1. The Longest Day

55min

8th Jan 2018

Specialist maxillofacial surgeons Tim Martin and Sat Parmar prepare for a marathon operation on 53-year-old Teresa. Four weeks ago, Teresa was diagnosed with a fast-growing cancerous tumour in her face and she will die within weeks unless it is removed.

Last Chance Saloon

2. Last Chance Saloon

55min

15th Jan 2018

The surgeons take on unpredictable, high risk operations. They need to stop a patient's heart, chill his body and drain out all his blood before they can operate to save his life.

The Pioneers

3. The Pioneers

55min

22nd Jan 2018

The extraordinary stories of clinical trials being carried out at the surgical unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

First air date

8th Jan 2018

Last air date

2nd Apr 2025

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

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