…1,300 surgical interventions. Spina bifida/Myelomeningocele: We don’t repair all types; just the most severe. We have performed over 150 open and fetoscopic procedures. Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO): Our physicians have…
…co-led the NIH-funded Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS) at CHOP, breakthrough research proving fetal surgery for spina bifida results in significantly improved outcomes. His steadfast dedication to quality surgical care…
…These centers provide a range of services—from advanced diagnostics to in-utero surgeries like laser ablation for TTTS or prenatal spina bifida repair. Why Center Capabilities Matter Not all fetal centers…
…completely, defects can occur. Two of the most recognized neural tube defects are: Spina bifida, in which the spinal column does not close completely Anencephaly, a severe condition in which…
Read moreShe was pulled from my body gasping for air.
She breathed by herself. She did not cry.