Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a type of spina bifida associated with significant health issues, such as hydrocephalus, impaired motor function and bladder and fecal incontinence. Some families may be candidates for prenatal repair for MMC, which can greatly reduce the baby’s need for ventriculoperitoneal shunts and improve overall long-term outcomes.

In this video, fetal and pediatric surgeon Christopher Derderian, MD, compares the benefits, and implications for both fetoscopic and open repair, while addressing associated risks and how recent fetoscopic advancements show promise in reducing the risk of preterm delivery and eliminating the need for C-section deliveries.

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