Saudi Medical Team Successfully Separates Fijian Conjoined Twins After 12-Hour Surgery

A Complex Nine-Stage Operation In Riyadh

The specialized medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program achieved a historic medical milestone on Thursday in Riyadh. Surgeons successfully separated Fijian conjoined twins Jasepeli and Desicia at King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital under the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs. Royal Court Advisor, KSrelief Supervisor General, and head of the surgical team Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah announced the triumphant outcome. Dr. Al Rabeeah explained that the delicate nine-stage operation lasted 12 hours and 45 minutes and involved 34 consultants, specialists, and nursing staff. The Fijian infants were joined at the abdomen and pelvis, sharing the liver, intestines, colon, urinary system, reproductive organs, and pelvic bone.

Marking The Program's 74th Successful Separation

This life-saving procedure marks the first separation involving twins from the Republic of Fiji and the 74th successful operation in the Saudi program's history. Over more than 35 years, the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program has evaluated 159 complex cases from 28 countries across five continents. Dr. Al Rabeeah emphasized that these consecutive surgical triumphs reinforce Saudi Arabia's standing as the world's leading center for conjoined twin separations. Dr. Al Rabeeah and the twins' parents expressed their profound gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for sponsoring the surgery. The Kingdom's humanitarian leadership continues to bring hope and dignified lives to vulnerable children and families around the globe. Celebrate the life-saving medical achievements of Saudi doctors and humanitarian programs. Read more inspiring healthcare news at Marhaba Saudi.