%0 Journal Article
%T An extra set of hands
%J Archive of "Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England".
%D 2018
%R 10.1308/rcsann.supp1.4
%X The Royal College of Surgeons is a broad church of surgical specialties. Ever since the Company of Surgeons ¨C from which this Royal College can claim direct lineal descent ¨C was established in 1745, there has been a relentless pursuit of excellence that has inevitably driven subspecialisation. Although subspecialisation increasingly differentiates our surgical practices, there remains a much more fundamental connection between our allied clinical fields that represents something more than just kinship. The Annals is a clinically based research publication that focuses on the practice of surgery. It holds a unique position in the surgical literature in that it continues to publish papers from across the surgical spectrum ¨C specifically selecting those articles that have pan-specialty appeal. Published articles highlight a connection between neighbouring spheres of endeavour and underscore parallel learning curves. Papers focus on points of congruence and reciprocity, ultimately providing a collation of surgical experiences. Advancing surgical care is and always has been at the heart of this development
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5956577/