DOHA: Sidra Medicine has successfully conducted Qatar’s first conjoined twin separation surgery recently. Twin boys Tamim and Hamad, who were joint at the liver and lower sternum, were operated successfully by the Sidra doctors.
The inspiring medical success story involved a huge multidisciplinary team of experts from across the hospital.
“It is a good example that we are prepared for any complex surgery. It proves the advanced care we provide for children, said Dr Abdulla Al Kaabi, Chief Medical Officer at Sidra Medicine speaking at a press conference today.
He explained the multidisciplinary approach to care that Sidra Medicine undertook together with Hamad Medical to ensure the surgery’s success.
Less than ten days after separation, four-month old Hamad and Tamim are recovering and are back to normal feeds and expected to lead a normal life.
Dr Mansour Ali (centre). Chair of the Department of Pediatric Surgery, with Dr Abdulla E Zarroug (left), Division Chief, Pediatric General / Thoracic Surgery; and Dr Michael Levis, Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology. Photo: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula
Parents of Tamim and Hamad are from West African country Mali. The twin’s mother was seen during her 29th week of pregnancy at Hamad Medical Cooperation (HMC), while on a visit from Mali to Qatar.
They were born at HMC and separated at Sidra.
