Amazed at the surgery to separate two conjoined girls

Two twins of Bangladesh are recovering after 29 hours of surgery with the participation of 16 doctors at the Royal Children's Hospital (Melbourne, Australia) separating the two conjoined heads.

2 Krishna and Trishna babies after being separated

Sixteen people, including the main surgery, anesthesiologists, nurses and other medical staff, participated in the operation for longer than expected 16 hours. Leo Donnan, the leading surgeon of the Royal Children's Hospital, said: 'This is a unique surgery for the surgical team and every moment is extremely stressful.'

2 babies twins when they are 1 year old

Krishna and Trishna's mother died shortly after birth three years ago. These two toddlers have only a 25% healthy chance of not having any complications and the chance that one or both babies will die is quite large.

The surgery took 27 hours to separate the first part of the 2 girls (missing 1 month is full 3 years) and took 2 hours to sew the hole at the beginning after separation.

Although Donnan said: 'It is still too early to confirm anything' and to watch over the next few weeks to confirm that the operation is 100% successful, but it can be said at this time, the actual operation. the fact that a medical event deserves recognition.

A few weeks ago, the surgery was carefully planned, doctors thoroughly studied X-rays, monitored children's health and behaviors daily . and always thought this was a very important task. hard.

So how did doctors perform this historic surgery:

Step 1: A series of surgeries since January 2007 to isolate conjoined blood vessels and brain tissue, save the lives of two children and prepare for a separate operation.

Step 2: After the neurosurgeon separates the brain and successfully connects the blood vessels, the plastic surgeon will perform corrections and create new scalp for 2 babies.

Step 3: The bones connecting the skulls of 2 girls are separated. The bones of the top of the 2 little girls with the size of a small disc are opened.

Step 4: Neurosurgeons use brain lining made of synthetic substance to cover the open brain. Plastic surgeons continue to place the complete artificial skull bone, covering the brain. This artificial skull bone will be replaced continuously according to the development of 2 girls.

Step 5: The scalp flap that is stretched by the previous bag will be stitched closed. This also means that the hair will grow normally on the new skull.