Obstetrics & Gynecology

Fetal Treatment Center

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The UCSF Fetal Treatment Center is a world leader in diagnosing and treating birth defects before delivery. We performed the first successful open fetal surgery in 1981 and have more experience than any institution worldwide with both open and minimally invasive fetal surgery.

Our multidisciplinary approach – which includes fetal and pediatric surgeons, radiologists, perinatologists, neonatologists, cardiologists, urologists, geneticists, anesthesiologists, pediatric neurologists, pediatric neurosurgeons, nurses and social workers – ensures that our patients receive comprehensive care. We are also the only California hospital to offer a specialized clinic dedicated to long-term follow-up care for children with complex birth defects.

We treat the full range of fetal defects, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, congenital heart disease, twin pregnancy complications such as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, spina bifida and genetic diseases that can be treated with stem cells. We pioneered many of the fetal surgeries currently in practice and are experts in open fetal surgery as well as less invasive methods, such as fetal endoscopic surgery (Fetendo) and image-guided fetal surgery.

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Hydrops: Diagnosing & Redefining Outcomes With Precision Study

    Both NIHF and birth defects can be caused by a variety of genetic variants that researchers are continuing to learn more about. Exome sequencing will yield information about the specific genetic variants present in cases of NIHF a...

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Hydrops: Diagnosing & Redefining Outcomes With Precision Study

    Both NIHF and birth defects can be caused by a variety of genetic variants that researchers are continuing to learn more about. Exome sequencing will yield information about the specific genetic variants present in cases of NIHF a...

    Recruiting

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    In Utero Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Alpha-thalassemia Major (ATM)

    Maternal participant tolerance of bone marrow harvest defined as not requiring interventions for preterm labor, bleeding, infection or prolonged hospitalization.

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    Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial of Fetal Atrial Flutter & Supraventricular Tachycardia Th...

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    Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) Project

    One of more severe outcomes including fetal or neonatal death up to 2 weeks; preeclampsia with severe features (Severe hypertension and proteinuria or hypertension and severe features per ACOG); placental abruption; or indicated P...

    Recruiting

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    A Single-Stage, Adaptive, Open-label, Dose Escalation Safety and Efficacy Study of AADC Deficie...

    Assessment of adverse events related to surgery (including intracerebral hemorrhage or stroke, CNS infection) and gene transfer (including severity of post-operative dyskinesia)

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    Clinical Utility of Pediatric Whole Exome Sequencing

    Our outcome will be an assessment of clinical utility in patients that receive a positive (pathogenic or likely pathogenic) result. Clinical utility will be measured with a quantitative score based on changes in medical care, such...

    Recruiting

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    Clinical Utility of Prenatal Whole Exome Sequencing

    CU covers: a) Pregnancy termination; b) In-utero medical or surgical intervention; c) Perinatal decision making- including antepartum surveillance for fetal distress; location and mode of delivery; decisions for non-intervention o...

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    Fetal Intervention for Aortic Stenosis and Evolving Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

    The primary outcome variable is fetal mitral valve and left ventricular growth due to successful balloon dilation, as determined by serial echocardiographic measurements

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    Awards & recognition

    • usnews-neurology

      Best hospital in Northern California

    • n1-2x

      in number of fetal surgery clinical trials

    • 1st-2x

      successful open fetal surgery in the world

    • n7-2x

      in the nation for neonatology (U.S. News & World Report)

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      UCSF Fetal Treatment Center Research

      Since its founding, the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center has been on the forefront of fetal therapy research. Together, researchers and doctors from many disciplines work to improve options for the smallest patients.

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