First UK womb surgery corrects baby's gastroschisis
A baby named Theo became the first British infant to undergo surgery in the womb to correct gastroschisis, a condition where the intestines develop outside the body. The procedure was carried out as part of a pioneering clinical trial, aiming to fix the defect before birth. Doctors say treating gastroschisis in utero could reduce complications newborns typically encounter after standard postnatal surgery.
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