Webinars
NAFTNet Webinar Series
Fetal & Placental Tumors: Surgical Innovation at the Maternal–Fetal Interface
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM ET
Join us for an in‑depth exploration of fetal and placental tumors, featuring leading experts in pediatric surgery and maternal–fetal medicine. This 90‑minute session will highlight cutting‑edge surgical approaches, perinatal strategies, and evolving insights at the maternal–fetal interface.
Talk 1 — Placental Chorioangioma
Speaker: Nahla Khalek, MD, MPH
Maternal–Fetal Medicine & Fetal Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Presentation Title:
“Vascular Tumors of the Placenta: Hemodynamics, Intervention, and Outcomes”
Talk 2 — Cervical and Neck Teratomas
Speaker: Chris Derderian, MD
Pediatric Surgery & Fetal Surgery, Colorado Children’s Hospital
Presentation Title:
“Airway First: Fetal and Perinatal Strategies for Cervical Teratomas”
Talk 3 — Sacrococcygeal Teratoma
Speaker: Sundeep Keswani, MD
Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children’s Hospital
Presentation Title:
“Approaches to Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Therapy, Plus the Keswani Update on Fetal Surgery for Gastroschisis”
Fetal Therapy Education Brought to You Each Quarter!
The NAFTNet Webinar Series is a quarterly educational program designed to highlight advances, challenges, and innovations in fetal therapy and fetal surgery. Each webinar brings together leading experts from NAFTNet centers and international partners to share real-world experience, emerging techniques, and evolving evidence across a broad range of fetal conditions.
Sessions feature case-based discussions, focused expert lectures, and interactive panel conversations, providing practical insights for clinicians, researchers, and trainees engaged in fetal therapy care.
Upcoming Webinars
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Fetal & Placental Tumors: Surgical Innovation at the Maternal–Fetal Interface
Expert-led talks focused on sacrococcygeal teratomas, cervical and neck teratomas, and placental chorioangiomas, followed by an interactive panel discussion.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Breaking Barriers: Next-Generation Instrumentation in Fetal Surgery
A forward-looking session exploring emerging technologies, including FETO balloon innovations, new shunt designs, amnion sealants, and engineered intrauterine environments.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Frontiers in Fetal Neurosurgery: Transforming Neurologic Outcomes Before Birth
In-depth discussions on fetal neurosurgical approaches for spina bifida, hydrocephalus, encephaloceles, and complex cranial malformations.
"The NAFTNet Webinar Series offers practical, cutting-edge insights that I can apply directly in clinical practice. The cases are challenging, the discussions are engaging, and the faculty are top-notch."
— Dr. Jena Miller, NAFTNet Chair
Quality Content
Evidence-based, clinically relevant topics curated by NAFTNet experts to reflect current challenges and advances in fetal therapy.
Dynamic Speakers
Learn directly from leading clinicians, surgeons, and investigators who are shaping the future of fetal therapy and fetal surgery.
Interested in speaking or moderating a webinar? Email us at info@naftnet.org.
Agile Learning
Quarterly, focused sessions designed to fit busy schedules while delivering timely insights and practical takeaways.