LIVE NOW: Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth announces conjoined twins separated in rare, groundbreaking surgery
Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth announces they successfully separates conjoined sisters on MondayCook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth says they've successfully separated a set of conjoined twins and will discuss the procedure in a live news conference Wednesday morning.
The separation surgery, described by the hospital as"rare" and"groundbreaking," was the first for the Fort Worth-based children's hospital. The medical team plans to share their insights into the procedure and discuss what it took to separate the two girls, Jamie Lynn and Amy Lynn, during a news conference Wednesday morning.
"The team comprises dozens of medical experts from across multiple specialties. They collaborated on this procedure, leveraging the team's expertise in treating the most difficult and complex pediatric conditions," the hospital said.Sign up for NBC DFW newslettersBishop TD Jakes, who spoke before the news conference, called for prayers for the children on Sunday afternoon ahead of Monday's surgery.
Expected to speak at the news conference will be Dr. Jose Iglesias, medical director and lead surgeon; Dr. Marty Knott, pediatric surgeon; Dr. Chad Barber, neonatologist; Dr. Mary Frances Lynch, neonatologist; Dr. Chandra Reynolds, anesthesiologist; Dr. Valeria Gibbs, director of perioperative services; Dr. Ben Gbulie, plastic surgeon; Rick W. Merrill, president & CEO, Cook Children's Health Care System; Stan Davis, president, Cook Children's Medical Center.
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