Background: Dr. Robert Acland (MD, FRCS) was a British-born plastic surgeon, anatomist, and educator (1941–2016). Acland’s contributions to microsurgery education transformed surgical training and remain a cornerstone for modern reconstructive surgery worldwide. Methodology: A review of the life, career, and innovations of Robert Acland was conducted through historical records and literature. Results: After completing his medical education and training in plastic surgery in the UK, Acland developed an interest in microsurgery during the 1970s. In 1976, he was invited to the University of Louisville as the director of the microsurgical teaching laboratory. It was during this tenure that Dr. Acland had published his manual for microvascular surgery used by microsurgeons in training world-wide. He also developed the "Acland micro vessel clamp.” Acland emphasised simulation-based learning, founding a course known as the gold standard for microsurgery education, attracting surgeons globally, using custom models and live anaesthetised rats to standardise and refine microsurgical training. Acland contributed significantly to anatomical education, producing the widely acclaimed “Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy.” His work ensured that microsurgical techniques such as vascular anastomosis and nerve repair became reproducible, reliable, and accessible to surgeons in training. Conclusion: Robert Acland’s visionary approach to microsurgery education revolutionised surgical training and remains influential in the field. His legacy is marked by his dedication to teaching, innovation, and the advancement of reconstructive surgery techniques that continue to shape modern microsurgical practice.