Nov 13, 2018 · 1h 30m
Life changing open heart surgery begins from the moment the chest is opened and the heart is stopped, right through as a new aortic valve is implanted,and the heart is restarted.
Operation Live
Up close, stripped-back, live and uncut, this is surgery as it has never been seen before. Using the latest technology and with privileged access, viewers watch live as surgical teams from major UK hospitals preform procedures in real time.
Season 1 Episodes
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Nov 14, 2018 · 1h 30m
In a time critical procedure, the ends of the bones of a patient's degenerated knee joint are removed and replaced with specially designed metal and plastic substitutes.
Nov 15, 2018 · 1h 30m
With millimetre precision, a cancerous section of bowel is pulled out of the body while still attached internally, so that the tumour can be cut out before the rest of the organ is re-inserted.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Operation Live Season 1 premiere?
Operation Live Season 1 premiered on November 13, 2018.
How many episodes are in Operation Live Season 1?
Operation Live Season 1 has 3 episodes.
What is the first episode of Operation Live Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Aortic Valve Replacement". It aired on November 13, 2018.
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