Doctors separated the fused backs of Siamese twins

In Malaysia, doctors performed a complex operation to separate Siamese twins connected in the lower spine and pelvis. The boys were operated on when they were only 40 days old. It is reported by The Independent.

The children were born prematurely with a rare form of fusion - pygopagus. In this condition, the twins are connected by the backs, the common area affects the lower spine, sacrum and pelvis. Initially, doctors expected to have surgery when the babies were four to six months old, but the condition of one of them required increased respiratory support. Doctors decided not to postpone the intervention because of the load on the general organs and systems.

During the operation, pediatric surgeons separated the common intestinal and urinary systems, restored the pelvic floor, formed separate anal openings and reconstructed the urinary tract. Neurosurgeons separately dealt with nerves in the sacrum: they mapped and separated them to preserve spinal cord function and leg mobility.

Now babies are under close supervision of doctors and receive specialized care.

In July, other Siamese twins were separated in the same Malaysian hospital. They were also born prematurely and both had heart and kidney problems.