''Surgery Saved My Life'' is a
documentary series which aired for two years on
Discovery Channel
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.
It is a medical show that features people with life-threatening health problems. The cameras follow the
patients as they undergo
surgery
Surgery ''cheirourgikē'' (composed of χείρ, "hand", and ἔργον, "work"), via la, chirurgiae, meaning "hand work". is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a person to investigate or treat a pat ...
and the
doctors
Doctor or The Doctor may refer to:
Personal titles
* Doctor (title), the holder of an accredited academic degree
* A medical practitioner, including:
** Physician
** Surgeon
** Dentist
** Veterinary physician
** Optometrist
*Other roles
** ...
as they prepare for and follow through on the life-saving operations.
''Surgery Saved My Life'' was never released on video.
Overview
People with life-threatening health problems undergo
surgery
Surgery ''cheirourgikē'' (composed of χείρ, "hand", and ἔργον, "work"), via la, chirurgiae, meaning "hand work". is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a person to investigate or treat a pat ...
.
Cast
The show was narrated by Ed Cunningham. Each episode consisted of different patients and doctors.
References
External links
Official Website*{{IMDb title, 0888969, Surgery Saved My Life
2006 American television series debuts
2008 American television series endings
2000s American documentary television series
Discovery Channel original programming