Video based surgical education has become the most significant tool in teaching surgical techniques for learners of all level because of convenience of recording endoscopic surgery at the click of button. The ease of access to surgical video through internet via popular websites such YouTube, Vimeo as well as surgery specific websites such as SurgeryU and Websurg has further accelerate the transfer of knowledge. With the explosion of surgical videos online, it is important to examine the education value of surgical videos. This presentation will examine the essence of good video based surgical education through my presentation on “Maintaining and reclaiming Hemostasis: the Essence of Laparoscopic Surgical Dissection”