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Operating on a baby while still inside the womb once seemed impossible, however, medical technology has advanced to the point that not only is this possible, but fetal surgery has better results than if the procedure is performed after delivery.
Fetal surgery can improve the long-term prognosis for children identified with specific birth defects, and seems particularly applicable when there are multiple pregnancies – identical twins or triplets for example. Such conditions can worsen as the fetus(es) develop, so surgeons are increasingly treating the conditions before birth.
Life-Saving Lasers for Unborn Babies
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