Films and television series often prioritise narrative drama over medical accuracy in their portrayal of surgical procedures; however, this can lead to public misconceptions of surgical procedures and healthcare practices. Some examples from recent popular movies are provided below. 1. "Get Out" (2017) A neurosurgical procedure is portrayed where a partial brain transplant is conducted in a non-sterile environment, with the patient under hypnosis rather than anaesthesia. Performing such a complex procedure without these precautions is not feasible and would result in severe complications or death, if it were possible at all. 2. "Doctor Strange" (2016) Doctor Strange performs an intricate brain surgery while engaging in casual conversation and without the assistance of a surgical team. This solitary and informal approach undermines the complexity and risks associated with neurosurgery. 3. "The Dark Knight" (2008) Harvey Dent undergoes surgery for severe facial burns without any apparent pain management or sterile technique. Treating extensive burns requires meticulous debridement, pain control, and sterile conditions to prevent infection. The lack of proper medical care depicted would likely lead to life-threatening infections and unbearable pain. The portrayal of surgical procedures in popular films tends to oversimplify surgical procedures, depicts unrealistic procedures and outcomes, and shows surgeons operating independently without any team or anaesthetic assistance. While this is understandable from the point of view of dramatic effect, surgeons must be cognisant of these portrayals of surgery in popular media to ensure their patients are well-informed and have appropriate expectations for their surgical care.