Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The nation witnessed the first successful conjoined spine separation of 20-month-old conjoined twins Nuba and Naba at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Monday late night.
It was the first successful conjoined spine separation which has taken a 15-hour surgery.
Doctors said the complex surgery, involving a team of 100 doctors including 39 specialists, commenced at 9am and concluded at midnight.
The twins, born with fused spines, are currently in stable condition and under intensive care.
Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen confirmed their well-being and separation at a press briefing in the hospital on Tuesday.
"The final stage of the operation was completed successfully. Nuba and Naba are now in ICU,"...