Master’s Thesis Defense of Ibrahim Furat Hussein

The Master’s thesis defense of Ibrahim Furat Hussein was held in the Department of Biomedical Engineering on Monday, September 1, 2025, for his thesis entitled:

“A New Surgical Instrument for Microsurgery”

The examination committee consisted of:

• Chairman: Prof. Ali Abduljabbar Al-Shalchi – College of Medicine / University of Baghdad

• Member: Assoc. Prof. Aseel Mohammed Ali Hussein – College of Engineering / Al-Nahrain University

• Member: Asst. Prof. Alaa A’ed Jabr – College of Engineering / Al-Nahrain University

The thesis was supervised by:

• **Prof. Anas Qusay Hashim – College of Engineering / Al-Nahrain University

• **Prof. Munir Faraj Khamees – College of Medicine / University of Baghdad

The thesis was scientifically evaluated by:

• First Scientific Reviewer: Prof. Fahad Muhannad Kazem – College of Engineering / Al-Nahrain University

• Second Scientific Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Sabah Jirjis – Northern Technical University / Technical Engineering College / Mosul

The thesis was linguistically reviewed by:

• **Asst. Prof. Safa Laith Keilan – College of Engineering / Al-Nahrain University

Study Objective:
This research aims to design a new surgical instrument specialized for microsurgery, combining three functions in one device: fluid suction, irrigation, and surgical retraction.

Methodology:
The study employed engineering design software (SOLIDWORKS), engineering analysis tools, and 3D printing with additive manufacturing technology. The instrument was produced using biocompatible biomedical materials that are suitable for the human body.

Results:
The designed and 3D-printed prototypes demonstrated significant benefits for surgeons during delicate microsurgical procedures.

Conclusion:
This study confirms that the use of modern design software and additive manufacturing (3D printing) provides fast and efficient solutions for producing complex biomedical engineering designs in a short time.

The thesis was accepted as it fulfilled all the requirements for the Master’s degree.