A Lone Scalpel

孤高のメス

Overview

Dr Toma, a skilled surgeon, starts work at a regional hospital in Japan. After performing an operation to remove a patient’s liver cancer, something that normally would not be done at this hospital, he quickly gains a very good reputation amongst the town’s people. Some of his colleagues become so jealous they are resentful and waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity to crucify him. Soon they get their chance as Dr Toma considers performing a controversial operation…

Production

TV Asahi, Toei Company, Kinoshita Komuten, Amuse Soft Entertainment, Toei Video Company, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, Gentosha, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, TOEI CHANNEL, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting, Toei Tokyo