One-year-old conjoined twins, Minal and Mirha, were successfully separated in a groundbreaking 14-hour operation led by British surgeon Professor Noor ul Owase Jeelani.
The procedure, performed at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital in Turkey, utilized cutting-edge mixed reality technology to navigate the complex surgery, which involved separating the twins who were joined at the head.
The twins, known as craniopagus twins, shared critical blood vessels and brain tissue, making the surgery highly intricate.
The operation took place in two stages over three months, with the final surgery on July 19. Thanks to the mixed reality technology, surgeons were able to enhance their precision by combining 3D imaging with real-world views during the procedure.
The twins are now recovering well and are expected to lead normal lives when they return to their home in Pakistan next month.