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  1. Edward S. Ahn, M.D.

    Edward S. Ahn, M.D.

    1. Pediatric Neurosurgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Fetal surgery, Craniotomy, Pediatric cervical spine surgery, Endoscopic procedure, Myelopathy, Chiari malformation, Spi...na bifida, Arteriovenous malformation, Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis, Moyamoya disease

  2. Kholoud Arab, M.B.B.S.

    Kholoud Arab, M.B.B.S.

    1. Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Amniocentesis, Chorionic villus sampling, Fetal surgery, Radiofrequency ablation, Fetal surgery for spina bifida, Intra...uterine transfusion, Fetal cystoscopy, Fetal shunt placement, Fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion, Cordocentesis, Fetal anemia, Fetal heart disease, Myelomeningocele, Intrauterine growth restriction, Twin anemia-polycythemia sequence, Bladder outlet obstruction, Fetal isoimmunization

  3. Mauro H. Schenone, M.D.

    Mauro H. Schenone, M.D.

    1. Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Fetal ultrasound, Chorionic villus sampling, Fetal surgery, Fetoscopic laser ablation, Radiofrequency ablation, Amnioti...c band release surgery, Intrauterine transfusion, Fetoscopy, Fetal shunt placement, Cordocentesis, EXIT procedure, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Fetal anemia, Fetal heart disease, Conjoined twins, Myelomeningocele, Sacrococcygeal teratoma, TRAP sequence, Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome, Amniotic band syndrome , Congenital heart disease, CCAM, Pleural effusion, TTTS, Hydrops fetalis, Twin anemia-polycythemia sequence, Bladder outlet obstruction, Fetal isoimmunization

Research

Mayo Clinic is a pioneer in fetal surgery advances, allowing for earlier intervention when birth defects are diagnosed.

A key example is a clinical trial for prenatal surgery to promote lung growth before babies are born. These fetuses have a life-threatening disorder called pulmonary hypoplasia. This condition is caused by a congenital diaphragmatic hernia and fetal lungs are too small for babies to breathe on their own. The goal is to develop regenerative approaches to improve lung development and outcomes.

Mayo experts continue to actively study how to lower the risks of fetal surgery, improve surgical approaches and improve outcomes for both mothers and children.

Publications

See a list of publications about fetal surgery by Mayo Clinic authors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Fetal surgery care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Ruano R, et al. Fetal surgery: How recent technological advancements are extending its applications. Expert Review of Medical Devices. 2019; doi: 10.1080/17434440.2019.1641404.
  2. Ruano R, et al. Lower urinary tract obstruction: Fetal intervention based on prenatal staging. Pediatric Nephrology. 2017; doi: 10.1007/s00467-017-3593-8.
  3. Kilby M, et al. Percutaneous laser ablation of the feeding vessel in pulmonary sequestration or hybrid lesions. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2017; doi: 10.1002/uog.17506.
  4. Ruano R, et al. Regenerative Prophylaxis In Utero. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2019; doi: 10.1002/cpt.1262.
  5. Enninga EA, et al. Fetal surgery for lower urinary tract obstruction: The importance of staging prior to intervention. Minerva Pediatrica. 2018; doi: 10.23736/S0026-4946.17.05105-2.
  6. Ruano R, et al. Fetoscopic therapy for severe pulmonary hypoplasia in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A first in prenatal regenerative medicine at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2018; doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.02.026.
  7. Nassr AA, et al. Outcome of fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction and normal amniotic fluid volume in the second trimester of pregnancy: A single center experience. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2019; doi: 10.1002/uog.20288.
  8. Nassr AA, et al. Effectiveness of vesicoamniotic shunt in fetuses with congenital lower urinary tract obstruction: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2017; doi: 10.1002/uog.15988.
  9. Sananes N, et al. Two-year outcomes after diagnostic and therapeutic fetal cystoscopy for lower urinary tract obstruction. Prenatal Diagnosis. 2016; doi: 10.1002/pd.4771.
  10. Sananes N, et al. Technical aspects and effectiveness of percutaneous fetal therapies for large sacrococcygeal teratomas: cohort study and literature review. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2016; doi: 10.1002/uog.14935.
  11. Maselli KM, et al. Advances in fetal surgery. Annals of Translational Medicine. 2016; doi: 10.21037/atm.2016.10.34
  12. Goodnight WH, et al. Subsequent pregnancy outcomes after open maternal-fetal surgery for myelomeningocele. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2019; doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.03.008.
  13. Abbasi N, et al. Fetal amenia. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2017; doi: 10.1002/uog.17555.
  14. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Obstetric Practice. Committee Opinion No. 720: Maternal-fetal surgery for myelomeningocele. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2017; doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002303.
  15. Miller R. Diagnosis and management of twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 29, 2019.
  16. Farmer DL, et al. The management of myelomeningocele study: Full cohort 30-month pediatric outcomes. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018; doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2017.12.001.
  17. Huber C, et al. Update on the Prenatal Diagnosis and Outcomes of Fetal Bilateral Renal Agenesis. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey. 2019; doi: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000000670.

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