Documentary

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Transforming patients' lives, at the cutting edge of medicine. Meet the world-leading surgeons pushing science - and the human body - to its limits.

Series 1: 1. The Longest Day (59 mins)

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  • 1. The Longest Day
    Maxillofacial surgeons Tim and Sat prepare for a marathon operation on 53-year-old Teresa.
    59 mins
  • 2. Last Chance Saloon
    Surgeons stop a patient's heart, chill his body and drain his blood in order to operate.
    59 mins
  • 3. The Pioneers
    Following surgeons and patients in three clinical trials at the vanguard of medicine.
    59 mins
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