Lasts Anatomy – revered as the anatomical bible of surgical training, but who is the man behind the book?

The Keystone perforator island flap, invented by Australian surgeon Dr Felix Behan and first published in 2003, is essential in the arsenal of any reconstructive surgeon. The flap design is highly robust and immensely valuable for closing skin defects of the lower limb following tumour removal.

The reverse total shoulder replacement is a fascinating concept and has become the gold standard for rotator cuff arthropathies.

Cerebral bypass surgery

Isn’t this incredible! Cerebral bypass surgery, the neurosurgeons equivalent of the CABG. An amazing step in the application of microsurgery to the realms of neurosurgery and the ‘treatment’ (bypass) of complex aneurysms, vasculopathies and extensive atherosclerosis. Delicate and precarious work but immensely rewarding. You most definitely want to be confident with your microsurgical technique! 👏

Osseointegration involves inserting a prosthetic implant into the residual bone of an amputee to which an external prosthesis can be directly attached, eliminating the need for a traditional socket-mounted prosthesis. This cutting-edge surgery is revolutionising limb reconstruction and allowing robotic components to meld directly with the skeletal system.

The first heart transplant was performed in 1967. How far we have come! Transmedics Organ Care System is a revolutionary piece of technology that is already showing promise in improving donor heart preservation and patient outcomes.

The hand of hope. Such an emotive and powerful image, and a testament to the brilliant minds and ingenuity of those who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.

End to side microvascular anastomosis. Sydney University offers a fantastic microsurgical course which is invaluable for junior trainees to develop the required techniques to perform such delicate and rewarding surgery.

An absolutely incredible piece of technology and even more awe-inspiring to see this thing in action. The Da Vinci has four arms capable of complex movements far beyond the human hand and the capacity to work on a microscopic level.

Sneak peek of the amazing images our medical illustrator has been working on in conjunction with Prof Gazi Hussain.