2023年12月19日 · Prenatal surgery for spina bifida, also known as fetal surgery, takes place before the 26th week of pregnancy. Surgeons open the pregnant person's stomach and then the womb, also known as the uterus. The unborn baby's spinal cord is repaired. Then the surgeon closes the uterus and stomach.

What is fetal surgery for spina bifida/myelomeningocele (MMC)? Fetal surgery for myelomeningocele (MMC) is a delicate surgical procedure done before a baby is born. MMC is the most common and severe form of spina bifida. In MMC, the fetus's spine doesn't fully form during pregnancy.

Fetal surgery for spina bifida is a complex and challenging procedure, requiring the most expert, comprehensive care for both mother and fetus. The surgical team’s level of experience and all aspects of care surrounding the operation are of paramount importance.

Myelomeningocele repair, also known as fetal spina bifida repair, is a surgery to close the spinal defect during pregnancy. It is typically performed between 19 and 26 weeks gestation. There are various techniques for fetal spina bifida repair.

2022年4月19日 · Myelomeningocele is a type of spina bifida — a birth defect in which a fetus’s spine and spinal canal don’t close before birth. Healthcare providers can usually diagnose myelomeningocele during pregnancy and perform surgery during pregnancy or after birth to repair the opening in your baby’s spine.

The goal of surgery is to restore normal anatomy as much as possible and treat any of the secondary effects of spina bifida such as hydrocephalus. Whether spina bifida repair is performed before or after birth, your child will require a long-term …

2022年3月6日 · Fetal surgery to repair spina bifida can improve infant outcomes compared to after-birth repair. There are two options for prenatal repair: open fetal surgery and fetoscopic fetal surgery, a minimally invasive approach that reduces the risks associated with a …

Fetal surgery for spina bifida can lead to a reduced risk of progressive damage to the spinal cord and nerves caused by exposure to amniotic fluid, improved mobility and walking as well as reduce the development of symptomatic hydrocephalus.

2019年12月14日 · Studies have shown that prenatal surgery for spina bifida is beneficial. It's proven to improve the infant's outcome with regard to being able to walk and also with their outcomes with regard to hydrocephalus and development of …

Since December 2010, fetal surgery for myelomeningocele (MMC), the most common and severe form of spina bifida, has been ofered as a standard of care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This is one of the most exciting developments in the history of treatment for birth defects.