Texas conjoined sisters separated, reconstruction process continues
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}This Feb. 10, 2016 photo provided by Driscoll Children's Hospital shows conjoined twin sisters Scarlett, left, and Ximena Hernandez-Torres at Dirscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Doctors in Texas will attempt to separate the two 10-month-old sisters born conjoined below the waist. The girls share a colon and bladders that will be reconstructed. Their identical triplet sister, Catalina, was born without serious health issues. (Joshua Thelin/Driscoll Children's Hospital via AP) (Driscoll Children's Hospital)
According to the conjoined sister's Facebook page, "Girls have been separated already now they go to a different rooms to begin the reconstruction thank you all for your prayers."
Jeff Salzgeber, a spokesman for Driscoll Children's Hospital said the multi-hour operation began Tuesday morning. Ximena and Scarlett Hernandez-Torres share a colon and bladders that will be reconstructed.
Their identical triplet sister, Catalina, was born without serious health issues.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The hospital staff has cared for the conjoined girls since they were transferred to the facility hours after birth. Dr. Haroon Patel says a team of specialists has been working for months to prepare for the surgery, which could last 12 to 18 hours.
A hospital statement says doctors have a positive outlook for the children's recovery.
The girls will require additional surgeries as they grow. Fox 7 first told you about Ximena and Scarlett back on March 28th. We shared this video on our Facebook page.
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