Islamabad \u2014 Pakistani twins, Mirha and Minal, who were born with their heads fused, were successfully separated by a team of 60 medical professionals in Turkey after a marathon 14-hour surgery undergone in two phases, according to state-run Anadolu news agency.<\/p>\n
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The surgery was conducted at Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan responded to the family’s plea for help as they were unable to find a suitable treatment in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
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After being contacted by renowned London-based pediatric neurosurgeon Owase Jeelani, Erdogan assured Jeelani that the babies’ treatment would be carried out in Turkey, as per Anadolu.<\/p>\n
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The 11-month-old twin girls travelled to the Turkish capital in May and were placed under close medical supervision.<\/p>\n
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The final 14-hour operation took place on July 19 by a surgical team led by Dr Jeelani along with Turkish physicians Dr Harun Demirci and Dr Hasan Murat Ergani.<\/p>\n
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Emphasising the extensive teamwork involved in the operation, the hospital’s head of the Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Namik Yasar Ozbek told the Turkish news agency: “The babies had some issues with sitting and hand movements due to their conjoined state.”<\/p>\n
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“Post-surgery, our neurologists, physical therapists and neurodevelopmental specialists resolved these issues,” he added.<\/p>\n
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“The babies are now doing very well, starting to use their hands and arms, and gaining head control. In 10 days, they will celebrate their first birthdays separately,” Ozbek said.<\/p>\n
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“Seeing the babies healthy now is an incredible joy,” said Turkish physician Ergani, who was part of Dr Jeelani-led surgical team, adding: “When we successfully separated them, the entire medical team looked at each other and applauded. It was one of the most memorable moments of my life.”<\/p>\n
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Speaking to the news agency, the twins’ parents, Rehan Ali and Nazia Parveen, expressed their profound gratitude to President Erdogan, the medical team, and everyone involved in their children\u2019s treatment.<\/p>\n
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“We are very happy and indebted to everyone who contributed,” said the father, adding that they hope to meet Erdogan to thank him personally. \u2014 (Geo News)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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