A state-of-the-art in-utero procedure allows surgeons to correct birth defects of developing babies still in the womb. But operating on a mother and her unborn child at the same time can be challenging and unpredictable.

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To provide its world-class surgeons additional information prior to surgery, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Florida uses MRI, ultrasound imaging, and 3D printing technology to create a first-of-its-kind, detailed model of the fetus. The model allows surgeons to plan procedures ahead of time and helps them identify potential obstacles and reduce risks that can arise during surgery. Models are currently being used to plan for in-utero surgery that repairs spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord fails to […]

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