A medical team in Saudi Arabia has successfully separated 13-month-old Moroccan conjoined twins, Saja and Dhuha. The operation was performed at King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital in Riyadh on October 8, 2026. The surgery was carried out by a team of 23 consultants, specialists, nurses, and technicians from various medical fields. The procedure was conducted under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The twins arrived in Saudi Arabia on April 24, 2026, and underwent extensive medical examinations and evaluations. The results showed that they were joined at the chest and abdomen, sharing membranes of the heart, liver, and intestines. One of the twins also had a congenital problem in the larynx, which was treated with an endoscope before the separation surgery. The initial estimates indicated that the operation would take around 10 hours to complete in six stages, with an expected success rate of over 70%.
The separation surgery was the fourth of its kind for Moroccan twins and the 73rd case in the Saudi program, which began in 1990. The program has studied 159 cases from 28 countries across five continents. The medical team was led by Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiah, the supervisor general of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work and head of the medical and surgical team.
The operation was a complex and delicate procedure that required the expertise of multiple medical specialists. The team worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the surgery, and their efforts paid off as the twins were separated successfully. The medical team expressed their gratitude to the Saudi government for providing the necessary resources and support for the operation.
The parents of the twins expressed their gratitude to the medical team and the Saudi government for providing their daughters with the necessary medical care. The family was present during the operation and was able to meet with the twins after the separation. The successful separation of the twins is a testament to the expertise and capabilities of the Saudi medical team.
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work has been actively involved in providing medical care to patients from around the world. The center's efforts have made a significant impact in the lives of many people, and its work continues to be recognized globally. The separation of the Moroccan twins is just one example of the center's humanitarian work.
The successful separation of the twins demonstrates the capabilities of the Saudi medical team and the country's commitment to providing medical care to those in need. The operation was a complex and challenging procedure that required the expertise of multiple medical specialists. The team's success in separating the twins is a testament to their skill and dedication.
Key points
- The separation surgery was carried out under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- The medical team was led by Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiah, the supervisor general of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work.
- The operation was the 73rd case in the Saudi program, which began in 1990 and has studied 159 cases from 28 countries.
