THE formerly conjoined twin sisters from Guatemala who were surgically separated in early August may return home as early as next month, Los Angeles hospital officials said yesterday.

Deena Beasley, Los Angeles

SURGEONS yesterday separated year-old Guatemalan twins joined at the head after a marathon and risky operation that took about 20 hours to complete.

Surgeons today separated year old Guatemalan twins joined at the head after a marathon and risky operation that took about 20 hours to complete.

FIFTY surgeons at a Los Angeles hospital yesterday began to perform a rare operation which will take more than 10 hours to separate twin girls who are joined at the top of their heads.