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A very successful 14-hour operation in separating four-month old conjoined twins last Thursday at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf, were conjoined at the chest were admitted in the intensive care unit. The twin were stably sedated, according Edward Kiely consultant pediatric surgeon. “We are pleased with how the operation went,” Kiely said. The twins fortunately share no major organs said Britain’s Press Association and Irish broadcaster RTE report. Hassan and Hussein were born in December at University College London Hospital, CNN affiliate ITN reported. The family resides in Ireland.  Their parents, Angie and Azzedine Benhaffaf, flew with their babies to London last month to prepare for the operation, ITN reported. “The sun is shining today for our two little fighters, who have won the battle of their lives!” the parents said in a written statement. “Words cannot express the relief and love we feel for our two boys. “We thank God, we thank the surgeons and the gifted team at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and we thank from the bottom of our hearts the Irish nation and everyone who prayed for our beloved twins. “We are so proud of the courage and strength that Hassan and Hussein have shown, and they both have made the world a much better place with them in it.” Great Ormond Street Hospital is known for its specialist pediatric care. In conjunction with the University College London Institute of Child Health, it operates what it says is the largest center for pediatric research outside the United States. Successful Operation on Conjoined Twins is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →