Conjoined Twins Separated After Undergoing 21-Hour Operation
Twin 11-month-old girls who were formerly conjoined have been separated after undergoing a marathon surgery at a suburban New York City children’s hospital.
A team of more than 50 helped perform the delicate 21-hour operation to separate Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla over two days beginning Jan. 17.
The twins had been connected by a bone at the base of the spine. The girls and their Dominican parents met the media on Tuesday.
Surgeon Dr. Samir Pandya calls it “a very long and complex surgery” that will give the twins “chances for better lives.”
This article appeared in print on page 4 of edition of Hamodia.
To Read The Full Story
Are you already a subscriber?
Click "Sign In" to log in!
Become a Web Subscriber
Click “Subscribe” below to begin the process of becoming a new subscriber.
Become a Print + Web Subscriber
Click “Subscribe” below to begin the process of becoming a new subscriber.
Renew Print + Web Subscription
Click “Renew Subscription” below to begin the process of renewing your subscription.