Fetal Surgery Techniques

Fetal surgery is an operation performed on a fetus while still in the mother's womb. It is used to treat certain conditions that may occur before the baby is born. The goal of fetal surgery is to repair birth defects and conditions that can affect the baby's growth and development. When successful, fetal surgery can improve the odds of a healthier labor and delivery, a better quality of life for the baby, and a brighter future for the family. The techniques used to perform fetal surgery vary depending on the condition being treated and the complexity of the procedure. Common techniques include fetal endoscopic surgery, ultrasound-guided surgery, and fetal blood transfusions. The ability to safely perform these surgeries and the advances in fetal surgery techniques has revolutionized obstetrics and perinatology and has offered pregnant women and their unborn babies hope for better outcomes.