Saudi conjoined twins successfully separated in complex 12.5-hour surgery
Operation marks 65th successful separation conducted by Saudi Conjoined Twins Program.
In a significant medical achievement, a team of specialists at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh successfully separated seven-month-old conjoined twins Yara and Lara on Thursday.
The operation, which lasted for 12.5 hours, involved 38 experts from various fields including pediatric surgery, anesthesia, urology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery.
The twins were joined at the lower abdomen and pelvis, sharing parts of their colon, rectum, urinary systems, reproductive organs, and pelvic bone.
This complex procedure marks the 65th successful separation conducted under the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, which has evaluated over 150 cases from 27 countries since its inception 35 years ago.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), praised the team’s efforts, emphasizing the Kingdom's global leadership in humanitarian medical care.
He highlighted the unwavering support from the Saudi leadership, particularly from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The family of Yara and Lara expressed their gratitude to both the Saudi leadership and the dedicated medical team for ensuring the success of the procedure and the safety of their daughters.
The operation is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing medical excellence and preserving human dignity.
The operation, which lasted for 12.5 hours, involved 38 experts from various fields including pediatric surgery, anesthesia, urology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery.
The twins were joined at the lower abdomen and pelvis, sharing parts of their colon, rectum, urinary systems, reproductive organs, and pelvic bone.
This complex procedure marks the 65th successful separation conducted under the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, which has evaluated over 150 cases from 27 countries since its inception 35 years ago.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), praised the team’s efforts, emphasizing the Kingdom's global leadership in humanitarian medical care.
He highlighted the unwavering support from the Saudi leadership, particularly from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The family of Yara and Lara expressed their gratitude to both the Saudi leadership and the dedicated medical team for ensuring the success of the procedure and the safety of their daughters.
The operation is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing medical excellence and preserving human dignity.
