An intimate look beyond the doors of the surgical unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, concentrating on the level of hard work required by those working at the forefront of surgical know-how.
EPISODE 1
The Longest Day
Maxillofacial surgeons Tim and Sat prepare for a marathon operation on 53-year-old Teresa, who has a cancerous tumor in her face and will die in a matter of weeks unless it is removed.
EPISODE 2
The Last Opportunity
Jasmine, 74, has a vast tumor in her abdomen that is displacing her organs and shortening her life.
EPISODE 3
The Pioneers
Surgeons and patients venture into uncharted territory with clinical trials; a new kind of liver transplant; gene therapy with a live modified virus.
EPISODE 4
A False Step
Neurosurgeons remove a brain tumor from Cameron, a 20-year-old military doctor. Cardiovascular surgeon Jorge Mascaro operates on a 71-year-old woman.
EPISODE 5
Tresspasing the Limits
Tim Martin operates on a woman with a disease so rare he could be the first in the country to perform the procedure.
EPISODE 6
Is it Worth the Risk?
Surgeons in the public health system need to meet the needs of patients who need surgery to improve their quality of life.
Shaun Dooley
Simon Kerfoot
Richard Bond
Gaynor Davies
