The outcome and prognostic factors of twin–twin transfusion syndrome following fetoscopic laser surgery

To evaluate the outcome and preoperative risks of twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) following fetoscopic laser surgery (FLS).A retrospective cohort study of a series of 181 consecutive cases of TTTS before 26 weeks' gestation subjected to FLS at four centers in Japan between July 2002 and December 2006.The chances of survival of at least one twin at 28 days of age and 6 months of age were 91.2% and 90.1%, respectively. The rate of major...