Fetendo

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Fetendo

Posted On: 05-27-2015

What is Fetendo?

A minimally invasive procedure, Fetendo is the correction or repair of a disease or defect in an unborn fetus. This procedure is performed with a narrow instrument with a video camera on the end that is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen and uterus to reach the fetus. Ultrasound is used to view the fetus and surgical area.

Also Known As:

Fetus disease detection
Fetus disease repair
Fetus surgery
Fetal intervention
Percutaneous fetal intervention
Fetendo fetal surgery
Intrauterine surgery
Fetoscopic surgery

Conditions Treated with Fetendo:

Fetendo is utilized in cases such as tracheal occlusion, fetal hydrops, congenital diaphragmatic hernia and twin to twin transfusion syndrome in twins with a shared placenta.

Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Fetendo:

Extracorporeal membrane oxygen is a non-surgical alternative to Fetendo. Fetal image-guided surgery and postnatal repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia are surgical alternatives.

Anesthesia with Fetendo:

Fetendo is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Fetendo:

Possible risks for the mother from Fetendo include wound infection, uterine infection, amniotic fluid leak, bleeding, psychological stress, infertility and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience premature labor and to require a Cesarean delivery. Fetal death is also possible.

Prognosis after Fetendo:

The prognosis for a positive end result following Fetendo is fair. The benefit to having the surgery outweighs the risk in some situations, such as when the hernia is large and there is a low lung-to-head ratio.