First at KGMU: Conjoined twins separated after nine-hour surgery
Lucknow: Doctors at King George's Medical University have successfully separated conjoined twins after a nine-hour surgery.
It was for the first time that such a surgery has been done in the KGMU.
The babies are responding well after surgery that ended early Tuesday. They have been kept under observation.
The real test would be when the babies begin to accept and digest food. "That is when we can say that the surgery has been successful in the true sense of the term," one of the doctors said.
The twins were born to a couple in Kushinagar district last year in November.
The babies had two livers but they were joined. Similarly, the epicardium (outermost layer of the heart), chest and a part of the food pipe were also joined together.
The parents brought the twins to KGMU with the help of an NGO a few months ago.
The conjoined twins were first examined by the department of paediatric surgery which suggested that the separation surgery should be done after they are at least a year old.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.