This is a must know paper for all general surgical trainees. With inguinal hernia repair being one of the most common procedure performed it is essential to be familiar with the current guidelines and literature surrounding this topic. When should we operate? with what technique? open or endoscopic?

The importance of sketching anatomy as a part of your study cannot be stated enough. There is a multitude of literature now demonstrating the powerful role of drawing anatomy; to improve memory retention, visual recognition, and the ability to enhance your visuospatial awareness when performing surgery.

A landmark study in vascular surgery assessing whether endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) improves short-term outcomes compared to traditional open repair.

Paediatric ortho is an incredibly rewarding career, with a different set of guidelines and management approaches given their immature skeleton and continuing bone growth.

For all you budding plastics and reconstructive surgeons – a comprehensive and detailed look at ear reconstruction techniques – recently published in PRS by Dr James Thornton, Professor of Plastic Surgery and expert in facial reconstruction. Check out the full article which contains some excellent illustrations of the various techniques and a detailed algorithm.

An interesting look at the rapid adoption and exponential use of robotic surgery for common surgical procedures. However does all this technology and precision actually lead to improved patient outcomes.. and what are the implications for surgical trainees?

Current most read article in The Journal of Urology. An interesting look at radio frequency thermal therapy as a novel and viable minimally invasive option for the management of BPH.

Great insight into the possible role of early cholecystectomy in the management of mild gallstone pancreatitis – current most popular article in Annals of Surgery.