First-Of-Its-Kind Probe Monitors Fetal Health in Utero During Surgery - News Center Northwestern University scientists have developed the first device that can continuously track a fetus’s vital signs while still in the uterus — a feat that previously has not been possible.

Northwestern scientists have developed a hair-thin robotic probe that can continuously monitor fetal vital signs during #FetalSurgery, giving surgeons real-time insight and enabling earlier intervention if complications arise, per #NatureBME. spr.ly/63328B6GMOn

Our year-long joint efforts in the #ESOTRAC consortium come to a wonderful - almost - end with this publication on the #OCT #optoacoustic hybrid #endoscope for #esophagealcancer in #natureBME - but the story continues in #ESOHISTO! read more below