Fetal Therapy: Scientific Basis and Critical Appraisal of Clinical Benefits offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, meticulously updated by a team of internationally recognized experts. This second edition delves into fetal pathophysiology, providing an evidence-based approach to both medical (non-invasive) and surgical treatments in utero. The book explores recent advancements such as stem cell transplantation, tissue scaffolding, minimally invasive approaches to ‘open fetal surgery,’ the prevention and treatment of preterm birth and PROM (Preterm Rupture of Membranes), genetic etiologies of fetal diseases, and gene therapy.

It also features detailed discussions on open fetal myelomeningocele repair and various fetoscopic therapeutic methods. Additionally, this edition includes important new chapters dedicated to reducing stillbirths and prenatal counseling. This invaluable resource serves as an essential reference for the latest options in fetal therapy and is a critical study tool for maternal-fetal and neonatology specialists.