Abdulaziz Alarifi

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

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Dr. Abdulaziz Alarifi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotic surgery, intelligent systems, and environmental sustainability in healthcare. His work has fundamentally reshaped how the scientific community understands the evolution and future trajectory of remote robotic surgery. In his landmark 2025 study, "From telepresence to intelligent convergence," Dr. Alarifi mapped the global research landscape of remote robotic surgery from 1980 to 2025, amassing 6 citations and providing a critical framework for understanding how telepresence technologies are converging with artificial intelligence. He further advanced the field with his data-driven bibliometric analysis of environmental sustainability in robotic surgery, tracing 40 years of research trends and thematic evolution. This work, with 2 citations, established a new paradigm for assessing the ecological footprint of surgical robotics. Dr. Alarifi’s contributions are notable for their methodological rigor and forward-looking perspective, offering both a comprehensive historical synthesis and a roadmap for future innovation. His research is essential reading for scholars and practitioners seeking to navigate the complex interplay between technological advancement, clinical application, and environmental responsibility in modern surgery.