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£12,000 raised by the community enables twelve-year-old Mahendra to undergo a risky surgery that could change his life and allow him to attend school.
Dr. Atul Gawande shares his personal experience with his father's desire to avoid life support, reflecting on the struggles of patients and doctors with dying.
Victorian surgery, marked by risky amputations without anaesthetics and a lack of germ understanding, reveals the gruesome yet pioneering practices of the era.
In July 2003, twin sisters Ladan and Laleh Bijani underwent a 50-hour operation to separate their conjoined heads, a procedure that ultimately led to their deaths.
600 pounds is the weight of Dominique Lanoise, a 40-year-old woman in Miami who is completely dependent on her six daughters for care.
More than 200 patients are seen daily in A&E departments across South Yorkshire, relying on hospital beds for critical care and recovery.
Surgical techniques have evolved significantly from medieval practices to modern methods, shaped by historical events and advancements in medical knowledge.
Every day in Britain, over 6,000 children are admitted to hospitals, where junior doctors manage the intense demands of pediatric care.
Patients at the Great North Children's Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital face various medical challenges, highlighting the personal stories behind hospital beds.
Members of the transgender community in China, including Bobbie and Mr. C, actively advocate for gender equality and combat discrimination in their society.
Georgia Rankin, England's smallest teenager at 2'7", faces significant challenges due to her undiagnosed skeletal condition while pursuing her dreams and independence.
In India's Beed region, one in three women undergo unnecessary hysterectomies, often coerced by doctors and contractors, leading to severe health and financial consequences.
Ladan and Laleh Bijani, conjoined twins, faced immense challenges during their groundbreaking surgical separation in 2003, highlighting resilience amid adversity.
A man experiences severe health issues after marrying a woman whose previous husband also died under suspicious circumstances, leading to an investigation into arsenic poisoning.
Surgeon Peter operates on a three-month-old baby while Tom and Lucy perform eye surgery.
Israeli doctors in Tel Aviv work to save Palestinian lives amid rising tensions, raising questions about resource allocation in a conflict-ridden environment.
The Checklist Effect highlights how implementing simple checklists in surgical procedures can significantly reduce errors and save countless lives.
Logan Madsen, 36, has Miller syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting fewer than 30 people worldwide, and has undergone about 25 surgeries.
Black-market organ trafficking reveals the desperate choices faced by impoverished sellers and patients, highlighting the moral complexities of survival and legality.
A 73-year-old man named Peter undergoes a biopsy at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital to determine if his prostate cancer has spread to his bladder.
Seventy-year-old Christine arrives at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital for surgery on her finger, which has been damaged by a septic splinter.
Advancements in medical technology are enabling blind patients to regain sight, while small-scale weed farmers face threats from corporate interests in California's cannabis market.
Shaynae, 17, seeks life-saving surgery for a dangerous brain tumor in Australia.
Craig performs keyhole surgery on 79-year-old John, who faces significant risks from an aneurysm and existing kidney issues, highlighting medical challenges.
A 13-hour craniotomy reveals that a tumor has infiltrated every part of Tanya's brain, making complete removal impossible.
Diabetes, a rapidly growing global health crisis, prompts exploration of surgical interventions as potential cures in a film by Economist Films.
One in 100 people worldwide are affected by epilepsy, a condition that can now be treated more effectively through recent advances in detection and surgery.
Shaynae, 17, seeks Dr. Charlie Teo for last chance surgery on her dangerous brain tumor.
A patient arrives at a UK trauma center with a pulseless foot, raising concerns about potential limb loss and the need for urgent surgery.
After a high-speed moped crash, Leyton is hospitalized and undergoes surgery in London, facing a challenging recovery process that tests his resilience.
Antony, a lorry driver, faces a critical decision about emergency surgery to unblock an artery in his leg, risking amputation without sick leave.
Sarah and Jack navigate their relationship after his arm surgery in Britain's A&E.
A woman recounts losing five years of her life due to complications from the Essure device.
Crews must catch £18,000 worth of crab during the 2023 Alaskan king crab season while adapting to changing ocean conditions and equipment failures.
Shaynae faces paralysis without Last Chance Surgery for her brain tumor.
One hour before surgery, Rachel Stevenson prepares to donate a kidney to her husband, James, whose health has deteriorated due to kidney failure.
Mowasah hospital in Jordan provides life-changing surgeries for injured children and teenagers from war-torn regions like Syria, Iraq, and Yemen.
Approximately 160,000 intersex individuals live in Germany, including Christian, who reflects on the surgery he underwent as a child to align with a female identity.
After 2 and a half years of debilitating asthma, Robin Abbar fears she may spend her last Christmas with her son due to her worsening condition.
Eight-year-old Harrison undergoes a voice box operation in Newcastle, aiming to improve his ability to communicate and fit in with his peers.
Christine's brain aneurysm is so large that no surgeon in Tasmania can perform the necessary life-saving operation, forcing her to seek help in Sydney.
Shaynae and Jesse face critical health challenges with brain and spinal tumors requiring urgent surgery.
Shannon prepares for her 16th brain surgery while Kate stabilizes for a heart transplant.
Nine-year-old Shannon has undergone 15 brain surgeries for ependymoma, while Claudis faces a pituitary gland tumor that threatens his eyesight.
Roshaante, diagnosed as intersex at age 11, shares his experience of undergoing five surgeries to sculpt his penis from his arm, while Helen recounts her near-fatal gastric band incident.
Shaynae, 17, seeks Last Chance Surgery for a dangerous brain tumor after many doctors refuse.
Ricky LaRocca faced a severe injury during a strongman competition when he felt his knee pop while carrying a heavy frame.
Dr. Marcy Bowers performs a clitoroplasty to restore genitalia for a patient whose urethra was constricted due to female genital mutilation.
