Cutting edge operations

ALTHOUGH slightly stomach-churning, this is truly fascinating viewing if you don't mind gory surgical scenes.

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Despite the bloody up-close focus, this is one of the most popular medical documentaries, offering an insight into ground-breaking procedures. This time the cameras are in Scotland, exploring innovative surgeries in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Filmed at leading centres of medical excellence - NHS Lothian's The Royal Infirmary, Western General, and St. John's Hospital - the series has unprecedented access to surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and patients.