Zaid Al-Hamid

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Dr. Zaid Al-Hamid is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical education and immersive technology, with a primary focus on augmented reality (AR) and its transformative role in medical training. His most-cited work, "The Role of Augmented Reality in Surgical Training: A Narrative Review" (2025), synthesizes cutting-edge evidence on how AR platforms layer digital guidance onto real-world surgical instruments and tissues, enabling safer, more structured skill acquisition in both open and laparoscopic procedures. This review has quickly garnered attention, accumulating 2 citations shortly after publication—a strong indicator of its growing influence in the field. Dr. Al-Hamid’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between theoretical AR applications and practical, evidence-based training protocols, offering a roadmap for integrating these technologies into surgical curricula. His work underscores a commitment to enhancing patient safety and surgical precision through innovative educational tools. As a rising voice in medical simulation and human-computer interaction, Dr. Al-Hamid continues to shape how future surgeons are trained, making his research essential reading for students and professionals alike.