Turkish doctors successfully separate 11-month-old conjoined twins from Pakistan

 A team of 60 medical professionals in Ankara, Turkey, has successfully separated 11-month-old conjoined twins from Pakistan after a complex, two-stage surgery lasting 14 hours.

The twin girls, Mirha and Minal, were born with their heads fused, a condition known as craniopagus.

Unable to find treatment in Pakistan, their family's appeal reached Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who arranged for their care in Türkiye with the assistance of renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Owase Jeelani from London.

The twins were admitted to Bilkent City Hospital in Ankara in May, where they were monitored and prepared for surgery. The two-stage operation was carried out by a team led by Dr. Jeelani, along with Turkish surgeons Dr. Harun Demirci and Dr. Hasan Murat Ergani.

On July 19, the final separation surgery was completed after 14 hours of delicate work.

Dr. Aziz Ahmet Surel, the hospital’s chief physician, expressed immense satisfaction with the success of the operation, highlighting the collaboration between Turkish and British medical teams. "Seeing the healthy, smiling faces of the babies now is an indescribable joy," he said.

The operation not only represents a remarkable medical achievement but also a heartwarming story of international collaboration and hope for the family.