The Life-Threatening Risk of Separating Conjoined Twins
Separating conjoined twins involves a highly complex and dangerous surgical procedure. For Kendra and Maliyah Herrin, who shared vital organs including a single kidney, the stakes were exceptionally high. Kendra openly discussed the perilous nature of their situation on the twins’ YouTube channel, highlighting the risk associated with relying on one kidney for two people. Despite the severe challenges, the Herrin family recognized that separation was crucial for the twins’ long-term health and autonomy.
Choosing to proceed with the surgery was an incredibly difficult decision, driven by the hope of providing Kendra and Maliyah with a chance for a better future. But was this the right choice?
