ISLAMABAD (TDI): A team of 60 Turkish doctors in Ankara, has successfully separated 11-month-old conjoined twins, born in Pakistan, after a grueling 14-hour surgery.
The twin girls, Mirha and Minal, born in Pakistan with their heads fused together, had little hope for a normal future until their family reached out to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for assistance.
Pakistan Conjoined Twins
The family’s search for help led them to London-based pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Owase Jeelani, who recognized the potential for a safe separation but found the costs in the UK prohibitive.
Moved by their situation, Dr. Jeelani contacted President Erdogan, who swiftly ensured the girls would receive the necessary treatment in Turkey.
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In May, Mirha and Minal were moved to Bilkent City Hospital in Ankara, where they were monitored closely in preparation for surgery.
The complex procedure, conducted in two stages and led by Dr. Jeelani alongside Turkish surgeons Dr. Harun Demirci and Dr. Hasan Murat Ergani, aimed to provide the twins with a fresh start.
On July 19, the final surgery was successfully performed, separating the twins, who had been joined at the skull since birth.
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Dr. Aziz Ahmet Surel, the hospital’s coordinating chief physician, commended the international collaboration that made the surgery possible.
