Saudi Arabia has successfully separated Fijian conjoined twins in a complex surgical procedure lasting 12 hours and 45 minutes, marking a significant achievement for the Kingdom’s specialised medical programme.
According to ARY News, the operation took place on Thursday at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital in Riyadh, part of King Abdulaziz Medical City under the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs.
The twins, identified as Jesepeli and Dicecea, were joined at the abdomen and pelvis and shared several vital organs. These included the liver, intestines, colon, urinary and reproductive systems, anus and pelvic bone, making the procedure particularly challenging.
Dr Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, head of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program’s medical and surgical team, announced the successful separation. He said 34 medical professionals participated in the operation, including consultants, specialists, technicians and nurses from multiple disciplines.
The team completed the procedure in nine stages, requiring careful coordination among specialists in paediatric surgery, anaesthesia, plastic surgery, orthopaedics and urology.
The operation marked the first successful separation procedure involving conjoined twins from Fiji and the 74th operation conducted under the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program.
Operating for more than 35 years, the programme has assessed 159 cases involving conjoined twins from 28 countries across five continents.
The twins’ family expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s leadership and medical team for providing specialised treatment.
The achievement further highlights the Kingdom’s growing role in complex paediatric surgery and humanitarian medical assistance for families worldwide.
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