One study also showed the presence of bands as confirmed by sonography after fetal surgery.

She wonders whether that stillborn baby could have been saved by fetal surgery.

The era of fetal surgery began in 1981.

In certain cases, fetal surgery may be indicated.

In 1980, he and his research colleagues developed the techniques for open fetal surgery using animal models.

Open fetal surgery has proven to be reasonably safe for the mother.

Other conditions that potentially are treated by open fetal surgery include:

The first fetal surgery at Children's Hospital took place seven months ago.

This route of access to the fetus is called open fetal surgery.

Dr. Wilson said there were also ethical questions to consider before undertaking fetal surgery.