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The English Surgeon

International documentary series. Following Henry Marsh, a British brain surgeon who operates for free on poor patients in the Ukraine, as he saves the life of a young man.

Henry Marsh is one of Britain's leading brain surgeons. Ten years ago he befriended Igor Kurilets, a fellow neurosurgeon who works in the Ukraine, and ever since he has travelled to the Ukraine twice a year to operate on patients for free.

Geoffrey Smith's moving film follows Henry as he travels to Kiev to help Igor operate on a young man called Marian, who without surgery has just months to live. When Henry arrives, he faces a serious challenge - Marian must be awake when his tumour is removed, and Henry must use the most basic tools, including a Black and Decker drill.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Mar 2012 23:50

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Director Geoffrey Smith
Series Editor Nick Fraser

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