Open Fetal Surgery & EXIT Procedure with Dr. Jose Peiro
Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Jose Peiro, pediatric surgeon and director of endoscopic fetal surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Fetal Care Center, which is the highest-volume fetoscopic center in the nation. Dr. Peiro walks us through the importance of fetal surgery, the role of advanced prenatal diagnostics, and groundbreaking techniques like fetoscopy, open fetal surgery, and the EXIT procedure.Key Topics Covered:Prenatal Diagnosis: Utilizing ultrasounds, Doppler, and MRI to detect and evaluate fetal malformations early in gestation.Fetal Surgery Techniques: The evolution from open fetal surgery to minimally invasive options like fetoscopy to treat conditions such as Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), spina bifida, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).EXIT Procedure: A life-saving technique performed at birth to ensure a safe airway for babies with obstructions.Innovative Outcomes: How fetal surgery has significantly improved survival rates and postnatal outcomes for babies with severe conditions.Discover how the team at Cincinnati Children’s is pushing the boundaries of fetal care and saving lives before birth. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more groundbreaking medical content!