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Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body

Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body
BBC News Monday 03 August 2026, 05:02 UTC 1 min read
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Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.
Theo (PERSON) British (ORG)
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