Forty medical experts at a New York hospital Friday successfully separated conjoined twins attached at the head after a 20-hour procedure.
Officials at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx said the 13-month-old boys, Jadon and Anias McDonald, were recovering from the marathon surgery that ended about 2 a.m., hospital officials said.
The twins have “a long road of recovery and rehabilitation ahead of them,” they said.
Facebook/ Nicole McDonald
Their mother, Nicole McDonald, posted a picture of the first twin on Facebook while the second was still undergoing surgery. She said the atmosphere at the hospital was “one of celebration mixed with uncertainty.”
She said Jadon did better than Anias during the procedure, adding that doctors predict he may not be able to move part of his body at first.
The medical team included experts in the fields of nursing, anesthesiology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery, led by pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. James Goodrich and plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Oren Tepper.
In 2004, Goodrich also successfully separated Carl and Clarence Aguirre and a half dozen other sets of twins from around the world.
“The entire Montefiore community is grateful for the trust the family has put in our dedicated and pioneering team,” the hospital said in a statement.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
What a blessing for the family. I hope they both do very well and can lead normal lives. God Bless the doctor and his team for a job well done!
Dr. Ben Carson led the way years ago. Read his book “Gifted Hands”. It is a miracle indeed.
As a nurse I read all the books and information available, however Dr. Ben Carson is the physician I admire, he is the best and has a pure heart thank you for your work. Prayers for the twins, their family and the entire medical team
C Reece
Georgia
I PRAY BOTH TWINS DO WELL…….SUCH A DIFFICULT SITUATION.
This TEAM of professionals led by DRS. GOODRICH & TEPPER is an outstanding example of the humanitarianism that is flourishing in our society in 2016. The works accomplished in this 20 hour procedure bring positive energy, spirituality, and renewed faith which bonds us together as caring people in an integrated society. Let us focus our attention and energies and give voice to these things which unite us.This has, and will continue, to send into our UNIVERSE bountiful strengths in messages felt around the world.
Yes, Dr. Ben Carson shows what can happen when someone living in a poor part of a state can do when they WANT to change their life style. Also when you PRAY for something that will help others, God can help you obtain it. Dr. Carson always prayed before he operated on someone for God to guide his mind and hands of what must be done to keep the life that God has given to this person(s). May the parents keep that in mind to pray to God every day for the life He has given to their children. Don’t forget the doctors need to pray to God for giving them the ability to know what to do.
I was about to go to bed and went through my emails for a clean-up when I came across this life-miracle performed on these two little children in America. My body hair is still raised as is my lack of interest in going to bed until I pass my deep emotion and respects to every person involved in helping these two little persons to live on and be able to communicate with each other and anyone else. God has already blessed them all by giving them the mind energy and determination to see this miracle through. For my little piece of appreciation, thank you all for making me aware of your work and dedications and thank you too, the parents, who gave 100% trust to the Godly work of the medical team. I live on the south east coast of England, UK and you all have made me feel that I was living across the street from your hospital. I also happen t know that I am not alone in my feelings towards you all and from here, I send you my personal and hearty thank you for being so together on our tiny little planet Earth.
Wonderful time to live, Thank God
Someone is remembering, someone is caring, someone is whispering presently the names of Jaidon and Anias in prayer. The hands of “Jesus”, the Greatest Physician guided so many doctors and their medical teams to bring these “Children of God” through a miracle surgery. My prayer is for the parents, caregivers, all who are supporting these little cherubs now and during their recovery. May they all have a ‘BLESSED JOURNEY”,,,
I HOPE THEY WILL CONVEY THEIR PROGRESS AND KEEP US APPRISED..
I REMAIN IN FAITH & THANKSGIVING FOR ALL IN THE PRESENT MOMENT! “J’