The story of Riddhi and Siddhi is a remarkable reminder of what medical expertise, determination and teamwork can achieve. ❤️ In June 2023, doctors at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) successfully separated the conjoined twin sisters who had been connected at the chest and upper abdomen since birth. What made their case particularly challenging was that they shared several important structures, including parts of the liver, rib cage, diaphragm and the covering around the heart.

The girls, born on July 7, 2022, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, underwent the complex operation on June 8, 2023, when they were just 11 months old. The actual surgical procedure lasted approximately nine hours, while the complete process, including anaesthesia preparation and recovery, took around 12.5 hours. A highly coordinated medical team worked together to carefully separate the connected structures while ensuring that both babies could be reconstructed and treated individually.

One particularly challenging aspect was separating the shared liver tissue and the fused structures around their chests. Doctors had to ensure that each child retained sufficient healthy tissue for normal functioning. The twins had also spent five months in intensive care after birth. Following the successful operation, they celebrated their first birthday at AIIMS, surrounded by the medical staff who had played such an important role in their journey. Their recovery brought immense relief and happiness to their family.

Behind every successful medical procedure is a combination of years of training, scientific knowledge, precision and countless hours of dedication. Cases like this also highlight the importance of advanced public healthcare institutions, specialised paediatric surgery and multidisciplinary medical teams. AIIMS Delhi's achievement deserves recognition because separating conjoined twins with shared organs is an exceptionally complex