Two-year-old conjoined twins from Ethiopia have been successfully separated at a St. Louis children's hospital following a complex 25-hour surgery. The girls, Hiyab and Wuhbto, were born joined at the head and are now recovering after the procedure.
The surgery, performed at a St. Louis children's hospital, involved a team of specialists who worked for over a day to separate the twins. This type of surgery, known as craniopagus separation, is rare and carries significant risks.
The twins are now able to see each other face to face for the first time. Their current condition and long-term prognosis have not been fully detailed by the hospital.
This successful separation marks a significant medical achievement, highlighting advances in surgical techniques for conjoined twins.
