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Conjoined twins attached at the head successfully separated after procedure requiring ‘sublime precision’

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Ethiopian conjoined twins Hiyab and Wuhbto, attached at the head, were successfully separated after a 24-hour surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. The procedure followed 300 hours of planning and involved 60 clinical team members. Dr. Andrew J. White highlighted the need for “sublime precision” and multi-specialty coordination, describing it as one of the most complex pediatric surgeries performed in the U.S.
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Hiyab and Wuhbto, two-year-old conjoined twin sisters from Ethiopia, were successfully separated on February 24-25, 2026, after a complex 24-hour surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The twins had an extremely rare condition known as craniopagus, where their skulls were joined at the crown and they faced opposite directions. Dr. Joanna Kemp led the surgical team, which included nearly 30 medical specialists who planned for more than 300 hours before performing the operation. Post-surgery, Hiyab underwent a cranioplasty procedure to repair her skull, while plans are in place for Wuhbto to have the same operation later this year. Ronald McDonald House Charities and Ethiopian Airlines facilitated the girls' travel to the U.S., where they received critical care that could not be provided locally due to the complexity of their condition.

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New York PostThis outlet17 Sep

Ethiopian conjoined twins Hiyab and Wuhbto, attached at the head, were successfully separated after a 24-hour surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. The procedure followed 300 hours of planning and involved 60 clinical team members. Dr. Andrew J. White highlighted the need for “sublime precision” and multi-specialty coordination, describing it as one of the most complex pediatric…

Conjoined twins attached at the head successfully separated after procedure requiring ‘sublime precision’ (this article)
CBS News18 Sep

Two-year-old Ethiopian conjoined twins Hiyab and Wuhbto were successfully separated after a 25-hour surgery at an St. Louis children's hospital. Born with craniopagus, they were joined at the head facing opposite directions; this condition occurs in less than 6% of all conjoined twin cases. A team of nearly 30 medical specialists planned the complex operation for almost a year, addressing shared blood vessels and…

Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery →2 articles from CBS News on this story
ABC News (US)16 Sep

Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters have started their recovery and rehabilitation following a highly intricate surgery that lasted over 24 hours. The successful separation marks a new chapter in the lives of the young girls as they begin to adapt to living independently post-operation.

WATCH: Conjoined twins begin new chapter after successful separation →

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Ethiopia Ethiopian Ronald McDonald House Charities SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital St. Louis

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Hiyab PERSON · 4× Wuhbto PERSON · 4× Andrew J. White PERSON · 1× Ethiopia GPE · 1× Ethiopian NORP · 1× Ethiopian Airlines ORG · 1× Ronald McDonald House Charities ORG · 1× SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital ORG · 1× St. Louis GPE · 1× the United States GPE · 1×

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In a major medical triumph, Ethiopian conjoined twins who were attached at the head have been successfully separated following a grueling 24-hour procedure at a St. Louis hospital staff The twins, Hiyab and Wuhbto — whose skulls were joined at the crown — underwent the surgery from Feb. 24 into Feb. 25 at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital after 300 hours of painstaking planning, officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
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2026-09-18 · New York Post
Conjoined twins attached at the head successfully separated after procedure requiring ‘sublime precision’ · assertive framing

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In a major medical triumph, Ethiopian conjoined twins who were attached at the head have been successfully separated following a grueling 24-hour procedure at a St. Louis hospital staff The twins, Hiyab and Wuhbto — whose skulls were joined at the crown — underwent the surgery from Feb. 24 into Feb. 25 at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital after 300 hours of painstaking planning, officials announced in a statement Wednesday. asserted
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“Partnership, collaboration and expertise were the building blocks of this incredible feat,” said Dr. Andrew J. White, the hospital’s chief medical officer, noting that the delicate procedure demanded “sublime precision” and seamless multi-specialty coordination. asserted
procedure → say → precision
“Successful surgical separation of craniopagus twins requires sublime precision, meticulous attention to detail, and highly complex coordination across many specialties.” asserted
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The craniopagus twins traveled from Ethiopia with aid from Ronald McDonald House Charities and Ethiopian Airlines. asserted
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Wuhbto underwent a cranioplasty operation — a surgical operation used to repair, reshape or reconstruct a defect or missing area in the skill — and Hiyab is slated for the same procedure this fall. asserted
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Hiyab and Wuhbto’s separation surgery is regarded as “one of the most complex and rare pediatric procedures performed in the United States,” SSM Health Cardinal Glennon said in a statement. asserted
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The rehabilitation effort for the twins requires 60 clinical team members and support from partner organizations. asserted
effort → require → organizations
Since the operation, Hiyab and Wuhbto have been able to participate in individualized therapy that suits each girl’s specific needs. asserted
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