Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body
Theo became the first British baby to undergo in-womb surgery to correct gastroschisis, a rare congenital condition where intestines develop outside the body. This pioneering procedure was performed as part of a clinical trial, representing a significant breakthrough in fetal surgery. The successful operation offers hope for treating this complex birth defect before birth rather than after delivery.
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Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body
Theo became the first British baby to undergo in-womb surgery to correct gastroschisis, a rare congenital condition where intestines develop outside the body. This pioneering procedure was performed as part of a clinical trial, representing a significant breakthrough in fetal surgery. The successful operation offers hope for treating this complex birth defect before birth rather than after delivery.
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