Landmark procedure strengthens the UAE’s position in advanced fetal care and complex prenatal interventions.

Abu Dhabi, April 27, 2026: Danat Al Emarat Women and Children’s Hospital, part of the M42 group, has successfully performed a minimally invasive fetoscopic keyhole repair for spina bifida, the first-ever procedure of this kind at the hospital. Unlike traditional open fetal surgery used in similar cases, this advanced in utero procedure was completed using a minimally invasive approach.

This achievement marks a significant advancement in maternal and fetal care in the UAE, expanding in-country capability to manage complex prenatal conditions and reducing the need for families to seek treatment abroad.  

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