AIIMS performs India’s first open fetal repair of lumbosacral myelomeningocele for free
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AIIMS Delhi performed India’s first open fetal repair of a lumbosacral myelomeningocele at 25 weeks of pregnancy to improve motor outcomes and reduce hydrocephalus.
Background
The surgery was led by Dr. Deepak Gupta and a team of over 30 medical professionals at AIIMS Delhi on November 12. The procedure was conducted for free under the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram program.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyAIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) is the institution where India's first open fetal repair was performed.
- SchemeJanani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) is the government program under which the surgery was provided for free.
- FactThe fetal repair was performed at 25 weeks of pregnancy.
- FactLumbosacral myelomeningocele is identified as the most severe form of spina bifida.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of prenatal surgical interventions in improving long-term neurological outcomes for children with congenital defects like myelomeningocele.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Clinical outcome: Prenatal repair reduces hydrocephalus and improves early motor outcomes compared to postnatal surgery.
- Public health equity: Integration of high-end fetal surgery under the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram ensures accessibility for vulnerable sections.
- Infrastructure gap: Requirement for specialized neurosurgical, urological, and orthopaedic rehabilitation care post-surgery.
Keywords: congenital defects · fetal surgery · maternal health · public health infrastructure · Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
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