Dr. Hedrick graduated from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1991. She works in Philadelphia, PA and 2 other locations and specializes in Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Oncology. Dr. Hedrick is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia and Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
Led by Holly Hedrick, M.D, the complex procedure began at 6:30 Wednesday morning. At approximately 3:40 Wednesday afternoon, the surgeons successfully separated the conjoined twins. It is the 21st time the surgeons at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have separated a pair of twins.
Date: Nov 08, 2012
Category: Health
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Hospital: Conjoined 8-month-old NY twins separated
Officials earlier said the twins, who shared their chest wall, diaphragm, pericardium and liver, were "excellent candidates" for separation. Lead surgeon Holly Hedrick said in a statement Wednesday night that the complex surgery "went very well and as expected."
fficials had said they were "excellent candidates" for separation.Lead surgeon Holly Hedrick says the complex surgery "went very well and as expected." She says the twins will be monitored closely during their recovery and should be able to live "full, healthy and independent lives."&
NED 22-YEAR-OLD TWINS GET REALITY TV SHOWThe Tucker sisters were born joined at the lower chest and abdomen. They shared their chest wall, diaphragm, perdicardium and liver, according to the hospital.The complex surgery went very well and as expected, lead surgeon Holly Hedrick said.
Lead surgeon Holly Hedrick says the complex surgery "went very well and as expected." She says the twins will be monitored closely during their recovery and should be able to live "full, healthy and independent lives."