A team of surgeons at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London successfully separated conjoined twins using cutting-edge 3D technology. The 12-hour operation, led by Dr. Paolo De Coppi, was the culmination of meticulous planning and international collaboration.
The twins, born in Rio de Janeiro, were joined at the abdomen and shared vital organs. Their parents sought medical attention from Dr. Eduardo Quiroga, a pediatric surgeon, who partnered with Great Ormond Street Hospital to perform the complex surgery.
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prepare for the operation, surgeons utilized:
3D modeling: Created detailed digital models of the twins’ anatomy.
Virtual reality (VR): Simulated the surgery to anticipate potential complications.
3D printing: Produced custom surgical guides and models for practice.
The international team consisted of:
Dr. Paolo De Coppi (Great Ormond Street Hospital)
Dr. Eduardo Quiroga (Rio de Janeiro)
Dr. Vivek Chitre (Great Ormond Street Hospital)
The 12-hour surgery involved:
Separating shared organs and reconstructing individual abdominal walls.
Repairing blood vessels and nerves.
The twins are recovering well, with minimal complications.

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