Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death

Season 3

2026 · 6 episodes · 6h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Episode 1

   7 Jan 2026 · 90 min

   The award-winning series returns with a remarkable episode. An ex-soldier needs surgery for almost unbearable nerve pain after a tragic incident in war-torn Afghanistan.

2. 2

   2. Episode 2

   14 Jan 2026 · 90 min

   Liz prepares for the removal of a satsuma-sized tumour sitting deep between the two sides of her brain, which gives her crippling headaches. However, the operation poses the risk of a life-threatening bleed or leaving her blinded. Also, surgeons must remove a gigantic breast tumour from Anna, along with a number of her ribs to give her the best chance of survival

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   3. Episode 3

   21 Jan 2026 · 90 min

   Alfie's life is being slowly being destroyed by a rare tumour which is growing at speed into his nose and cheek. It's up to surgeon Shaz Ahmed to operate on him without causing a devastating bleed. Elizabeth's kidneys have grown to the size of giant watermelons and are threatening to swamp her vital organs. Surgeon Mr Bhatt must attempt to remove both of them - before her health deteriorates any further

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   4. Episode 4

   28 Jan 2026 · 90 min

   A 17-year-old's liver is failing and he needs an urgent transplant, but it is a very risky procedure, carrying huge potential for serious bleeding. Daniel is also facing a huge surgery. He has a major cancer in his right kidney that has grown into the renal vein and into a major vessel in his heart. If left untreated, he lives with the threat that his tumour could break off and make its way into his lungs - causing sudden death

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   5. Episode 5

   4 Feb 2026

   TBC

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   6. Episode 6

   11 Feb 2026

   TBC