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Conjoined twins separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera Thursday 18 June 2026, 21:02 UTC 1 min read
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Conjoined twins separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia Conjoined twins separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia Filipino conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna were successfully separated during a six-hour surgery in Saudi Arabia. The operation carried out in six stages involved 22 specialised medical staff. Published On 18 Jun 2026

Conjoined twins separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia Conjoined twins separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia Filipino conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna were successfully separated during a six-hour surgery in Saudi Arabia. The operation carried out in six stages involved 22 specialised medical staff. Published On 18 Jun 2026
Conjoined (PERSON) Saudi Arabia (LOCATION) Olivia (PERSON) Gianna (PERSON)
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