Annals
The Annals is the official scholarly research journal of the Royal College of Surgeons. It publishes research, reviews, case reports and technical papers in all surgical specialties.
Latest issue

March 2021
Featured article
An overview of operating theatre ventilation systems, with relation to surgical site infection and airborne pathogen transmission in light of COVID-19.
C Theodorou et al
Editor-in-Chief: Benedict Rogers
Technical Section Editor: Bruce Campbell
Head of Publishing: Michelle Jones
Production Editor: Olivia Murphy
Publishing Coordinator: Dalia Nikadon
ISSN: 0035-8843
Frequency: Published eight times a year in January, February, March, April, May, July, September and November.
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Membership: Members of the College can access the Annals online as part of their membership, along with many other benefits. Find out more about joining.
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