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Miracle Surgery: Baby Born During Heart Procedure Thrives

2/22/2025

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In a remarkable medical feat, baby Luciano was born in New York while undergoing open-heart surgery to combat hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The innovative EXIT procedure enabled doctors to perform the surgery while he remained connected to the umbilical cord. Now, six weeks later, he is on the road to recovery, inspiring hope for future cases.

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In a remarkable medical feat, baby Luciano was born in New York while undergoing open-heart surgery to combat hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The innovative EXIT procedure enabled doctors to perform the surgery while he remained connected to the umbilical cord. Now, six weeks later, he is on the road to recovery, inspiring hope for future cases.