Russian doctors performed a unique operation on the brain of an unborn baby

In Tyumen, a unique operation was carried out on a baby who has not yet been born. Crumbs in the womb were operated on the brain. Such interventions have never been done in Russia before. In world practice, this operation has become the second.

Conducted an operation of the doctor of the Federal Center for Neurosurgery. They were helped by Yekaterinburg neurosurgeons.

A pregnant woman, who was barely 21 years old, was forced to agree to a risky experiment because leaving the baby without medical care was no less risky.

The crumbs revealed severe brain pathology.. With a high degree of probability, he could die in the womb, or be born dead.

At the time of the operation, the anesthesia was done to both the mother and the baby.

Now the pregnant woman feels well, and her baby is also fine. Forecasts are favorable.

The performed operation is considered the beginning of a new direction in Russian medicine - now it will begin to fully develop. intrauterine neurosurgery, which will save many lives of babies and give them chances for a healthy and normal life.