Two Dominican sisters born as conjoined twins were successfully separated this at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. The physicians who performed the operation held a press conference on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 to share the good news story.
The 11-month old girls are still recovering from the 17-18 January surgery, but doctors are optimistic they will be able to go home soon and live healthy and fully independent lives.
Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho were born with shared gastrointestinal tracts, bladders, reproductive areas and a portion of their spinal cord.
The girls underwent 22-hour multiple surgeries with the participation of over 50 medical professionals. The team of medics was led by Drs. Samir Pandya and Whitney McBride.
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Westchester Medical Center
NBC New York
ABC New York
26 January 2017
