Learning Objectives:

• • Learners will become familiar with common indications, techniques and outcomes for fetal surgical intervention including complications and current gaps in knowledge.
  • Review the physiology and consequences of fetal neural tube defects. Discuss the goals of fetoscopic MMC repair and review maternal and fetal outcomes of fetoscopic vs open fetal repair
  • Review the physiology and assessment of fetal congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Discuss the goals and outcomes of the use of FETO: fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion, in the treatment of severe cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
  • Review the physiology of monochorionic pregnancies, potential complications, and options for fetal intervention.