Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Venue: Centro de Simulación del Hospital Italiano de San Justo

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Directors: Santiago Portillo, Sergio Cavalheiro, Bassel Zebian, Samer Elbabaa

Coordinator: Daniela Massa

Professors: Chavelas Ochoa Felipe, Marín Elio, Maineri Karina, Palavecino Martín, Otaño Lucas, Meller Cesar

 

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Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele – Advanced Theory & Hands-On Training

Experience the forefront of maternal-fetal medicine with this intensive course on intrauterine neurosurgical intervention. Designed for pediatric neurosurgeons, maternal-fetal specialists, obstetricians, and residents, the program provides comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the assessment, diagnosis, and fetoscopic repair of Myelomeningocele.

 

Why Attend?

• Focus on Critical Pathologies: Advanced training in fetal surgery for Myelomeningocele.

• Master Minimally Invasive Techniques: Hands-on training in fetoscopic navigation, defect closure, and laser coagulation.

• Simulation-Based Learning: Practice key procedures on advanced simulators and anatomical models to ensure safe transfer to clinical practice.

 

Hands-On Sessions Include:

• General Skills: Laparoscopic bimanual movement, suturing on silicone pads.

• Defect Closure: Techniques for precise repair on baby models.

• Restricted Space Repair: Advanced closure techniques using training fetoscopes and tower systems.

 

Topics:

• Technical Principles in Fetal Surgery Simulation.

• Advances in Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Myelomeningocele.

• Advanced Fetoscopic Procedures in Maternal–Fetal Medicine.

• Simulation-Guided Planning of Fetoscopic Surgical Procedures.

• Inclusion Criteria and Surgical Technique for Fetoscopic Repair.

• Technical Pearls in Prenatal Myelomeningocele Repair.

• Outcomes and Complications in Prenatal Myelomeningocele Repair.

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Target Audience:

• Pediatric Neurosurgeons & Residents.

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists.

• Obstetrician-Gynecologists with perinatology focus.

• Pediatric Surgeons & Neonatologists.

• Fetal Radiologists.

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⚠️ Limited seats to ensure personalized workstation training
📩 Enroll now to master fetal neurosurgery

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