Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death S02E03 - Episode 3

Syed's life hangs in the balance as his testicular cancer has spread into his heart. If the tumour dislodges, it could block prove fatal. Consultant urological surgeons undertake a radical plan with the monumental task of removing the tumour, along with help from the cardiac surgeons. In the thoracic theatres, surgeon prepares to operate on 77-year-old David. Last year, David underwent surgery in another hospital to remove cancer from his rib, but tests revealed that the disease is growing back. Renal surgeons prepare to perform a life-changing kidney transplant. Mark had his kidneys removed due to kidney disease, leaving him entirely reliant on dialysis to survive. His half-brother James voluntarily undergoes surgery to donate his kidney and give Mark his life back.