That is a child undergoing surgery for spina bifida.
They open the womb, do the surgery and tuck the baby back in to finish growing.
It looks awful but it is a true miracle that we are able to do this.
22 posted on 07/13/2009 6:42:44 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear
(I miss the competent fiscal policy and flag waving patriotism of the Carter Administration)