# Slovak conjoined twins separation surgery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-conjoined-twins-separation-surgery
> Updated: 2026-08-23T11:14:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Slovakian conjoined twins Anička and Lucka, born in Bratislava, are preparing for surgical separation due to their shared pelvis. Initially, medical specialists from the National Institute of Children’s Diseases and University Hospital Bratislava monitored the infants and sought international assistance due to the complexity of the case.

Plans have progressed toward a specialized procedure at the King Abdullah Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The twins have already undergone initial procedures at the National Institute of Children’s Diseases to ensure intestinal patency. While they share a pelvic connection, medical experts confirmed that each twin possesses individual organs, including hearts, lungs, and kidneys. The family is preparing for travel to Riyadh, where the hospital has a history of successfully separating 70 pairs of conjoined twins through a government-funded program.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Slovakian conjoined twins prepare for separation surgery

Slovakian conjoined twins Anička and Lucka are preparing for separation surgery, with medical experts seeking specialized assistance from a renowned program in Saudi Arabia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakian-conjoined-twins-prepare-for-separation-surgery

### 2026-08-21: Slovak conjoined twins to undergo separation surgery in Saudi Arabia

Conjoined twins born in Slovakia are traveling to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a specialized surgical separation funded by the Saudi government.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakian-conjoined-twins-to-undergo-separation-surgery-in-saudi-arabia-1

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