On March 20, 2020, conjoined twins Lily and Addy Altobelli made history by becoming the first pair of twins to ever successfully be separated. The twins, who were born in December of 2019, were joined at the chest and abdomen and shared a liver, diaphragm, and colon.
The surgery to separate the twins was a long and complex one. It took over 10 hours of operating time and involved over 30 medical professionals. The surgery was considered a success, with both twins recovering and doing well.
The twins’ parents, Maureen and Marco Altobelli, told reporters that they were filled with joy at the news that their babies had been separated. They expressed their gratitude to the doctors and medical staff who made the surgery possible.
The Altobelli family has also been given a lot of support from the community. Since the twins’ birth, they have received donations from people all over the world. These donations have helped to cover the costs of the surgery and the twins’ ongoing medical expenses.
The success story of Lily and Addy Altobelli is an amazing example of what medical science can achieve. It demonstrates the power of modern medicine and its ability to save lives and dramatically improve the quality of life for those who are afflicted by physical disabilities. The twins are an inspiration to us all and provide us with a reminder of the incredible progress that can be made when the right people come together to make something extraordinary happen.
