July 4, 2003: Iranians in Singapore have volunteered to donate blood for the surgery to separate Iranian conjoined twins, Laleh and Ladan. After the Singapore Blood Transfusion Service requested blood donations for the surgery, many Iranians residing in the country stepped forward. The 29-year-old twins have kept the world waiting for the outcome of this surgery, as they have rejected doctors' warnings about the risks of separation and accepted this battle due to their desire for independence. Raffles Hospital in Singapore will conduct the surgery with a 25-member surgical team from the United States, Nepal, France, and Switzerland, led by neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Goh. The surgery is expected to last 48 hours, and Laleh and Ladan will be seated during the procedure. After seven months of staying in Singapore, they still insist on separation, stating: 'We have prayed every day... We are excited because we have waited 29 years for this surgery... We both started this journey together and hope that the operation will mark the end of a difficult path, allowing us to start a good life as two independent individuals.' Raffles Hospital will not charge for hospital expenses and the doctors will not seek payment for the surgery, yet the total cost of the operation and subsequent treatment is expected to reach $500,000. The hospital has opened a charity bank account to raise funds. One of the leading neurosurgeons, Dr. Benjamin Carson, head of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, has also shared his expertise with the surgical team.
Iranians in Singapore Volunteer to Donate Blood for Laleh and Ladan
Iranians in Singapore have volunteered to donate blood for the surgery of conjoined twins Laleh and Ladan, who are seeking independence despite the risks involved. The surgery, led by an international team, is expected to cost around $500,000, with the hospital covering expenses. This event highlights the global attention on the twins' situation and the support from the Iranian community.
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📰 What Happened
Iranians in Singapore volunteered to donate blood for the surgery of conjoined twins Laleh and Ladan, who are seeking separation despite the risks involved. The surgery will be conducted by an international team of surgeons and is expected to cost around $500,000, which the hospital has agreed to cover.
- The surgery is expected to last 48 hours.
- The twins have been in Singapore for seven months preparing for this operation.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Conjoined twins face unique medical and ethical challenges, and their desire for separation raises questions about autonomy and quality of life. This surgery is a rare opportunity for such cases.
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