In Brazil, a world-first medical feat took place — twin brothers conjoined at the head were successfully separated after an extraordinary 23-hour operation.
Arthur and Bernardo Lima, born in 2018 in Roraima, shared more than just a bond — they shared the top of their skulls. Known as craniopagus twins, their condition is among the rarest in the world.
For nearly four years, they lived side by side, yet never truly saw each other. That changed thanks to the efforts of more than 100 dedicated medical professionals in Rio de Janeiro.
What made this surgery revolutionary?
Doctors used cutting-edge virtual reality to simulate the procedure, meticulously mapping every shared vein and structure for months before making a single incision.
After nine complex operations and relentless planning, the final, day-long surgery brought the moment everyone had dreamed of: Arthur and Bernardo turned their heads and looked into each other’s eyes — for the very first time.
A new beginning for both. A breathtaking triumph of science, teamwork, and the human spirit.