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Conjoined twins reach new milestones after doctors perform 24-hour surgery to separate their heads
Twins separated after 24-hour surgery reach milestones in recovery
In brief
Twins separated after 24-hour surgery reach milestones in recovery Conjoined twins Hiyab and Wuhbto survived a rare 24-hour surgery to separate their heads and are now recovering in separate beds Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Twins born conjoined
Hiyab and Wuhbto were born in Ethiopia as craniopagus twins, conjoined at the tops of their heads.
Rare medical challenge
Only 62 craniopagus separations have ever been documented worldwide, with this being the second in St. Louis.
24-hour surgery marathon
Doctors performed a 24-hour surgery on February 24 and 25, 2026, to separate the twins' heads.
First female neurosurgeon
Dr. Joanna Kemp became the first woman neurosurgeon in American history to complete a craniopagus twin separation.
Recovery milestones
The twins celebrated their second birthdays in separate beds after surgery and are now recovering from skull reconstruction.
The bottom line
Conjoined twins Hiyab and Wuhbto survived a rare 24-hour surgery to separate their heads and are now recovering in separate beds
