Conjoined twin brothers who shared fused brains successfully separated in Brazil

Brazilian twins underwent several surgeries in Rio de Janeiro with the direction of London-based surgeon

Surgeon Noor ul Owase Jeelani with Bernardo (left) and Arthur, and parents Adriely and Antonia Lima. Picture: Gemini Untwined/PA

Brazilian twins who were joined at the head have been successfully separated with the help of a World-renowned British neurosurgeon.

Bernardo and Arthur Lima, who were born with fused brains, underwent several operations in Rio de Janeiro, with the direction of Great Ormond Street Hospital paediatric surgeon Noor ul Owase Jeelani.