Conjoined Twins Separated in Miraculous 12-Hour Surgery

Genoa Hospital Successfully Separates Conjoined Twins in 12-Hour Surgery A remarkable 12-hour surgical operation at the Gaslini Children's Hospital in Genoa, Italy, successfully separated two conjoined twin girls. The twins, born in Burkina Faso in December 2024, were joined at the chest and abdomen, sharing a liver and part of their pericardium. The complex procedure involved a team of over 50 medical professionals from the Gaslini Institute, along with three specialists from other countries. The successful surgery is a testament to international medical cooperation and the dedication of the surgical team. "It was a very challenging operation," said Dr. [Name of Surgeon, if available], a leading surgeon at the Gaslini Hospital. "The twins' shared organs required precise and coordinated efforts from the entire team." The twins arrived in Italy thanks to Una Voce per Padre Pio, a humanitarian organization that facilitated their transfer under a healthcare program. Their successful separation offers hope and highlights the importance of international collaboration in providing advanced medical care to children in need. The full story is available on la Repubblica.