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Surgical Separations of Conjoined Twins
Since the seventeenth century, physicians have worked to successfully separate conjoined twins, improving the quality of their life and extending their lifespan. These links detail cases of specific separations throughout history.
Ben Carson Attempts Surgical Separation of Adult Twins
This press release from Johns Hopkins Medical Center details the role Ben Carson played in the separation of Iranian craniopagus twins Ladan and Laleh Bijani in July 2003.
Charity and Kathleen Lincoln
Ischiopagus tripus conjoined twins Charity and Kathleen Lincoln were separated in Seattle, Washington in October, 2000.
Five Years of Separation: Turner Twins
Born joined at the chest and abdomen in 1991, Tiesha and Iesha Turner were successfully separated in 1992. On the occasion of their fifth birthday, Texas doctors review their separation operation and future prognosis.
Luka and Joseph Banda
Zambian boys, Luka and Joseph Banda, were successfully separated in 1997. This press release details the procedure.