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Operative fetoscopy via telesurgery.

R A Quintero1, H Muñoz, R Pommer

  • 1Florida Institute for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, Tampa, Florida 33613, USA. yvrq@aol.com

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology : the Official Journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
|October 18, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Telesurgery enabled a complex operative fetoscopy procedure for an acardiac twin pregnancy in Chile. This successful intervention highlights the potential of remote surgical consultation to improve access to advanced fetal treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Telemedicine

Background:

  • Operative fetoscopy is a specialized procedure to treat in utero birth defects, requiring advanced technology and expertise.
  • Access to operative fetoscopy is limited to a few global centers, posing challenges for international patients.
  • A twin pregnancy with an acardiac twin presents unique and complex surgical considerations.

Observation:

  • A telesurgical consultation connected surgeons in Tampa, Florida, USA, with a surgical team in Santiago, Chile.
  • The consultation facilitated the performance of operative fetoscopy for a twin pregnancy with an acardiac twin.
  • The procedure utilized a combination of ultrasound and endoscopic techniques for in utero intervention.

Findings:

  • The operative fetoscopy procedure was successfully accomplished.

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  • The intervention resulted in the delivery of a healthy infant at 37.5 weeks gestation.
  • This case demonstrates the feasibility of remote surgical guidance for complex fetal procedures.

    • Implications:

    • Telesurgery can significantly expand access to specialized fetal surgical interventions globally.
    • The integration of telemedicine with operative fetoscopy broadens the reach of advanced obstetric care.
    • This approach holds promise for improving outcomes in high-risk pregnancies worldwide.