Fetoscopic techniques for prenatal covering of gastroschisis in an ovine model are technically demanding and do not lead to permanent anchoring on the fetus until the end of gestation.

Fetoscopic intestinal bag placement and fixation in gastroschisis technically demanding. None of the evaluated techniques led to permanent anchorage of the bag to the fetus. The development of specially designed instruments, bags and fixation methods is required to optimize this approach.