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Status: Ended

Network: WOWOW Prime

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.0/10

A Lone Scalpel

TV SERIES 2019 1 SEASON

Overview

Tetsuhiko Toma is a surgeon who studied in the United States. He begins work at a private hospital in a rural area in Japan. He believes that people should receive the same level of care at all hospitals. Guided by those principles, he takes on challenging surgeries and saves the lives of patients. Tetsuhiko Toma attempts an internal organ transplant for the first time in Japan, but the health care system blocks him.

This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama.
  • • Produced in Japan.
  • • Original Language: Japanese.

Directed By

Akira Uchikata

Written By

Yoichi Maekawa

Starring Cast

Seasons

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Season 1

8 Episodes • Aired 2019-01-13

No season overview provided for this season.

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