India Marks Milestone with Complex Six-Hour Fetal Surgery

AIIMS New Delhi has set a new benchmark in Indian medicine by completing the country’s first fetal surgery aimed at repairing a spinal anomaly. The baby, diagnosed with myelomeningocele, underwent a six‑hour corrective procedure while still in the womb at the 25‑week mark.

The surgical team’s primary goal was to safeguard the spinal cord from further damage and enhance the child’s long‑term neurological prospects. Early intervention is expected to cut down on post‑natal disabilities such as motor impairment and urinary incontinence.

According to the health ministry’s announcement on X, the mother and her unborn child are both stable, with doctors closely monitoring their recovery. This success underscores the growing capability of public health institutions to deliver highly specialized, state‑of‑the‑art treatments.