Keyhole surgery in the womb could transform spina bifida treatment

This study tests a new, less invasive surgery for unborn babies with spina bifida. Instead of opening the mother's belly and uterus, doctors use a tiny camera and tools through small cuts to repair the baby's spine while still in the womb. The goal is to fix the spinal defect and reduce brain complications, with fewer risks for the mother like uterine rupture and premature birth. The study includes 30 pregnant women and aims to see if this keyhole approach works as well as the standard open surgery.