Filipino conjoined twins separated after six-hour surgery
The Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme (SCTP) specialized medical and surgical team achieved a new medical milestone with the successful separation of Filipino conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna, Qazinform News Agency cites SPA.
The surgery was carried out at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH) at King Abdulaziz Medical City of the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh.
The twins were separated after a six-hour surgery performed with the participation of 22 consultants, specialists, and nursing and technical staff members to ensure the highest levels of precision and safety throughout all stages of the operation.
The twins were joined at the chest and abdomen and shared a liver and possibly part of the intestines, pointing out that one of the twins also suffered from congenital heart defects that posed a significant health risk.
It is the fourth separation of conjoined twins from the Philippines and the 72nd procedure performed under SCTP, which has a 35-year history spanning 28 countries across five continents and has evaluated 158 cases from around the world.
Earlier, the Saudi surgical team successfully separated Filipino conjoined twins after nearly 13 hours.
