Twins joined at the head are separated after 12-hour surgery in Israel

[Omaha Steve]

Source: CNN

By Rob Picheta and Amir Tal,

(CNN)One-year-old Israeli twin girls, who were born joined back-to-back at the head, have been separated after a rare and complicated surgery.

The sisters, whose names were not provided, underwent a 12-hour operation at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel last week.

The procedure was extremely rare, the hospital said in a statement on Sunday, and came after months of preparation.

Following the operation, the twins can now face each other for the first time since they were born in August last year.



The twins can now face each other, for the first time since they were born a year ago.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/06/health/israel-conjoined-twins-separated-scli-intl/index.html

[Budi]

1. Congrats to the skill & confidence of the Drs & staff, & the family who trusted them

Truly wishing the best for their future.

[BumRushDaShow]

2. Heard this story on the radio news this afternoon

Wasn't sure if pics would be available but glad to see one here.

Wishing them the best of luck to recover and live healthy lives.

[Journeyman]

3. These are the days of miracle and wonder . . .

When people understand that science can have a place in their lives and effect wondrous change, then more things are possible.

[MissMillie]

5. love a Paul Simon reference (n/t)

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[StarryNite]

4. They are so precious.

[MissMillie]

6. I love that they can finally see each other--after a whole year

Hoping for full and speedy recovery.