Fetoscopic Surgery

Fetoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive prenatal surgery performed on a fetus in the womb to correct certain conditions, such as spina bifida. During the surgery, a tiny camera and surgical instruments are inserted through a small incision in the mother’s abdomen. This enables excellent visual access to the fetus, allowing a surgeon to perform delicate procedures that would otherwise be impossible. Fetoscopic surgery has both tremendous potential for improving the lives of unborn children and their families, as well as for providing insight into the development of human organs and tissues. Its minimally invasive nature also reduces the risks associated with traditional open fetal surgery, allowing for earlier diagnosis and treatment, and a faster recovery. Additionally, fetoscopic surgery has many other applications, such as cardiac surgery, ear reconstruction, and orthopedic corrections.