The 5th Fetoscopic Myelomeningocele Repair Course is an advanced theoretical and practical training program focused on fetal repair techniques for neural tube defects using fetoscopic approaches. Aimed at healthcare professionals with an interest in fetal surgery and minimally invasive techniques, the course combines theoretical sessions with hands-on practice using simulators and models, providing a comprehensive update on diagnostic criteria, intraoperative management, and innovative surgical strategies.
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The 5th Fetoscopic Myelomeningocele Repair Course is designed as a highly specialized training program aimed at healthcare professionals interested in deepening their knowledge of the most advanced minimally invasive fetal surgery techniques. Throughout the course, the clinical, diagnostic, and surgical fundamentals of myelomeningocele are comprehensively addressed, with particular emphasis on fetoscopic repair as a reference therapeutic alternative in selected cases. The activity combines up-to-date theoretical content with a strong practical component, allowing participants to gain a complete overview of the prenatal management of this condition, from patient selection to intraoperative management and associated care.
The program features the participation of a teaching faculty of recognized prestige, composed of specialists with extensive experience in fetal surgery from leading national and international reference centers. They provide a multidisciplinary perspective based on real clinical practice and the most recent scientific evidence. Through on-site sessions and supervised hands-on training, attendees have the opportunity to interact directly with the faculty, address specific questions, and refine technical skills in an advanced learning environment using simulation technology and surgical models. This course represents a unique opportunity for professional development, focused on improving technical competencies and direct contact with leading experts in fetoscopic fetal surgery, within a center of excellence such as the CCMIJU.
Course Directors:
Dr. Francisco Miguel Sánchez Margallo (Scientific Director, Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Cáceres)
Dr. José Luis Peiró (NYU Langone Health,Director of Advanced Fetal Care Center), New York, USA
Faculty:
Dr. José Luis Peiró (NYU Langone Health,Director of Advanced Fetal Care Center), New York, USA
Dr. David McKinney (MFM, CCHMC Fetal Care Center), Cincinnati, OH USA
Dr. Charles B. Stevenson (Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Raley Children`s Hospital), Indianapolis, USA
Dr. Mario Patino (Fetal/Maternal Anesthesia, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center), Cincinnati, OH USA
Katy Donaldson (Surgical nurse, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center), Cincinnati, OH USA
Technical Secretariat:
Laura Pires: lcpires@ccmijesususon.com
