Surgical First Assistants

08/06/2026

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31/05/2026

Some nights in healthcare stay with you long after your shift has ended.

Tonight, I was part of a multi-organ donation procedure. It was not my first, but it was one of those moments that quietly reminds us why we do what we do.

In theatre, we are often focused on the technical aspects of our roles—the preparation, the precision, the teamwork. Yet sometimes we are reminded that behind every procedure is a human story, a family, and a life that has touched many others.

What struck me most tonight was the dignity shown throughout the process and the extraordinary generosity of a family who, in the midst of profound loss, chose to give hope to others.

For some members of the team, it was their first experience of organ donation. For all of us, it was a powerful reminder that even in death, one person's legacy can continue through the lives of many others.

As healthcare professionals, we witness both the fragility and the resilience of life. We see sadness, but we also see compassion, courage, and humanity at its very best.

Tonight, I leave work reflecting on gratitude—for the donor, for the family, and for the opportunity to be part of a process that transforms loss into hope.
Some stories end far too soon.
Yet through organ donation, part of a life continues in others.

29/04/2026

Reconstruction is not just technique… it’s precision, patience, and purpose.
In this case, it is used a graft construct with RT, TightRope, and SBE implant, supported with FiberTape suture for internal brace technique.
It’s a technique I genuinely enjoy—especially the process behind it:
carefully preparing the graft, measuring with intention, and ensuring every step aligns with the best possible outcome for the patient.
What makes it even more meaningful is the follow-up.
Some of these patients I continue to support beyond the theatre setting, seeing their recovery progress closely—even in their own environment.
That continuity… that trust… is what truly defines the work.

Reconstruction is not just technique… it’s precision, patience, and purpose. In this case, it is used a graft construct with RT, TightRope, and SBE implant, supported with FiberTape suture for internal brace technique. It’s a technique I genuinely enjoy—especially the process behind it: care...

01/04/2026

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27/03/2026

Today reminded me that leadership in healthcare is not only about skill, precision, and responsibility… but also about humanity.
I hardly imagined that one day I would experience a senior orthopaedic consultant — a highly respected name in the field — coming to work with homemade gingerbread biscuits and cupcakes, prepared by himself the evening before… for the team.
And not just any biscuits — but ones shaped like us!
In a high-pressure environment like theatre, it’s these small, thoughtful gestures that build connection, trust, and a true sense of team.
I’m grateful to work alongside people who lead not only with expertise, but with kindness.
(PS: I choose the cyclop)

23/02/2026

This set of 8 infographics to accompany the Surgical First Assistant: Essentials of Practice takes a glance at the role of the identifying key responsibilities during surgery in a number of areas such as preoperative preparation, assisting with haemostasis and wound care. Click on the link belo...

30/12/2025

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