Doctors perform spinal surgery on unborn baby

Doctors in Britain have successfully performed an operation on an unborn baby with spina bifida in a groundbreaking procedure that involved removing the fetus from the womb and replacing her following surgery.

The procedure provides a new treatment option for unborn babies diagnosed with the condition, including those in parts of China where it is prevalent.

Spina bifida hinders normal development of the spine and spinal cord, and, in severe cases, leads to incontinence and the total paralysis of the legs.