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A Chance at Life
Episode 2 of 6
Documentary series based at the pioneering London children's hospital. An intimate portrait of two surgeons in Great Ormond Street's general surgery unit.
An intimate portrait of two surgeons in Great Ormond Street's General Surgery unit. Navigating between ground-breaking success and devastating failure, they must balance the risk of surgery against the chance of success. Treating children with extraordinarily complex conditions, some of whom are old enough to be involved in the decision making, this film follows the surgeons, patients and their families as they embark on a journey of preparation towards their operation and into the unknown.
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Thu 24 May 201201:45
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Great Ormond Street's General Surgery Department
Duration: 01:26
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Marina Parker |
| Director | Marina Parker |
| Executive Producer | Emma Hindley |
| Executive Producer | Emma Hindley |

