Rare Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated by Nemours Surgeons at Wolfson Children's Hospital
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Jacksonville, Florida, May 11, 2015 - Carter and Conner, conjoined twin boys born Dec. 12, 2014, in Jacksonville, Fla., underwent a successful separation surgery on May 7, 2015. The
12-hour surgery began at 7:11 am, led by a team of highly skilled pediatric specialists that included Daniel Robie, MD, chief of pediatric general surgery, and Nicholas Poulos, MD, pediatric general surgeon, for Nemours Children’s Specialty Care and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The boys were separated at 3:34 pm.
Conner’s surgery was finished at 6:29 pm and he was transferred from OR 8 to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Wolfson Children’s Hospital at 6:52 pm. Carter’s surgery ended at 6:47 pm and he was transferred to the PICU at 7:14 pm to join his brother.
The separation involved a 17-member surgical care team (blue for Carter, green for Conner and white for surgical support).
From the day after their birth to the morning of their final separation surgery, Carter and Conner received care in Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) under the direction of Josef Cortez, MD, and Ma Ingyinn, MD, neonatologists with the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine - Jacksonville.
During their stay to now, the boys have been cared for by nearly 200 health care professionals that include neonatal and pediatric critical care nurses, pediatric respiratory therapists, rehabilitation therapists, Child Life specialists, pediatric chaplains and other health care disciplines.
Before Separation Surgery
On Dec. 13, 2014, the twins underwent emergency surgery to repair a potentially life-threatening condition called a ruptured omphalocele, in which their shared small intestine protruded through a weak area of the abdominal wall. Dr. Robie and Dr. Poulos positioned the babies’ shared small intestine back inside their abdominal wall and placed a temporary mesh patch over it to keep the bowel inside.
On Jan. 2, 2015, the boys underwent an additional surgery to remove the temporary mesh. Dr. Robie and Dr. Poulos then partially separated the shared small intestine to enable the babies to feed orally. During the procedure, the pediatric surgeons discovered that the boys had two bile ducts that also were fused. Conner and Carter’s livers and bile ducts were left intact for the May 7, 2015, separation surgery.
Hope for the Future
“We are honored and thank the Mirabal and Brantley family for placing their trust in us to care for their beautiful baby boys,” said Dr. Robie. “During this critical period on the road to recovery that is ahead of Carter and Conner, they have the wonderful support of their family and a skilled care team who are committed to their recovery, development and best possible health.”
Carter and Conner’s mother, Michelle, said, “We are so grateful to everyone who has taken care of our babies. We had so much confidence in them and they have been so good to us and to our family. We can’t wait to take Carter and Conner home!”
About Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville:
Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, is a part of Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s most comprehensive health system serving every stage of life. Wolfson Children’s is the only hospital just for kids in Northeast Florida and serves as the region’s pediatric referral center. Staffed 24/7 by pediatric nurses and other healthcare professionals specially trained to work with children, the 213-bed, patient- and family-centered hospital features the latest pediatric medical technology in a welcoming, child-friendly environment.
About Nemours Children’s Health System:
Nemours (NAH-mors) is an internationally recognized children’s health system that owns and operates the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware and the Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida along with major pediatric specialty clinics in Delaware, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Established as The Nemours Foundation through the legacy and philanthropy of Alfred I. du Pont, Nemours offers pediatric clinical care, research, education, advocacy and prevention programs to all families in the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.Nemours.org.
About the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville:
The University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is the largest of three UF colleges on the 110-acre UF Health Jacksonville campus. The college’s 15 clinical science departments house more than 380 faculty members. The college offers more than 30 different graduate medical education programs and has more than 300 residents and fellows in training. Last year, the college secured more than $19 million for research projects - the sixth consecutive year funding has increased.
That medical staff... what legends
Wait there is a twist they switch the baby dramatic music
@@htayjp591 😐
They are 6 years old now, and healthy!
MANY THANKS TO ALL THE BRILLIANT DOCTORS WHO SAVED THE ADORABLE TWINS.GOD BLESS YOU ALL👍💞
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I love Nemours, my son just had surgery today and you guys are by far the best children's hospital I've ever encountered. The level of expertise is amazing.
i'm so happy all goes well with those little angels..gratzz with your beautifull twin. :) god bless. from a mom from The netherlands.
Phenomenal work!! Congratulations to Conner and Carter May your life’s bloom!!! My heart is so excited for everyone who was a blessed part of this incredible day!!!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
They're two little miracles. God bless 'em. 🙏😇
So awesome they can do this! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼❤️
Wauw😢👏 God bless these doctors and nurses ❤
So happy for you! Those skilled doctors! Awesome.
U Doctors deserve respect
Ajay Vijaya yeah they do
Nice vid, but it would be cool if you showed the acyual procedure
So cute they are so brave and wow
Paix, amour et bonheur à ces deux bébés, sans oublier ces chirurgiens qui sont des "AS' !!!!
So sorry to hear that may god bless ur baby's ....
Wunderbar. Alles Gute für die beiden ❤️
these two boys are now healthy active 8 year old little boys going into grade 3!
Praise, thanks, and Glory to Almighty God, God is Good all the time.Miracles are not only seen in the holy bible but also in our everyday lives. Keep our faith highest always.
God bless you all
VN xin chúc phúc cho gia đình anh chị
Fantastic
Amen💕😍😍
Don't call them doctors they are angles ❤️
could there be something wrong witth the mother ? is that why this has happened to the boys ?
Conjoined twins develop when an early embryo only partially separates to form two individuals. There is no known way to prevent conjoined twinning.
Identical twins (monozygotic twins) occur when a single fertilized egg splits and develops into two individuals. Eight to 12 days after conception, the embryonic layers that will split to form monozygotic twins begin to develop into specific organs and structures.
It's believed that when the embryo splits later than this - usually between 13 and 15 days after conception - separation stops before the process is complete, and the resulting twins are conjoined.
An alternative theory suggests that two separate embryos may somehow fuse together in early development.
What might cause either scenario to occur is unknown. Because conjoined twins are so rare, and the cause isn't clear, it's unknown what might make some couples more likely to have conjoined twins.
Aww this was on my birthday ^.^
Belle happy bday
how are the twins 5 years later?
They seem to be doing very well! facebook.com/Prayers-for-Carter-Conner-719074561492431
Have a look at the woman on the left in the red jacket at 1:53, she has a paper clip attached to the top of her nose!
show the babies, not people talking.
Poderiam traduzir, nem todos falam inglês.
Hope they good now
Their still very cute tho ☺️
hey take care
Hi how are the boys doing now?
+Celestia Luna they're home with their family and doing well! ua-cam.com/video/r49kCWlEu2o/v-deo.html Thanks for checking!
any news about how are the babies doing now?
Magali Mokiao
Hi Magali,
Thanks for asking. The twins are doing well and have a adjoining rooms in the hospital. You can get updates from the family on their FB page: facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Carter-Conner/719074561492431?fref=ts
شفائك ربي آلله كبير و الصلاة و السلام على اشرف الانبياء والمرسلين سيدنا وحبيبنا ونبينا محمد صلى اللّه عليه واله و بارك وسلم
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ALLAH YAR VE YARDIMCINIZ OLSUN
The twins are home with their family and doing well! ua-cam.com/video/r49kCWlEu2o/v-deo.html
hey guys any news about the babies yet!
Toy Ambulance yep I watch the video
DESPITE
DESPITE THE FACT THAT CAN'T BE BROKEN🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞
I'm conjoined twins.
Que lindo il live
Cristian Álvarez Vilches
Wowwwwww
💞
Wunder Gottes
update
Carter and Conner are doing well! You can follow their adventures on their Facebook page facebook.com/Prayers-for-Carter-Conner-719074561492431/
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Onions.
My nemours it is me valentina
Huh?
when are Carter and Conner going home?
my question is that .how the treating gynac or any other doctor could not see the critical position of the babies ?there are periodical sonographies throughout pregnancy.then how can nobody was able to find out the strange babies?if locketed earlier thus problems may have not raised.doo surprising!in such big counties.
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I wish I had that