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Asked by macintoshisbetterthanpc to David, Helen, Ian, rhysphillips, Sarah on 23 Jun 2011.
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David Corne answered on 21 Jun 2011:
If everyone agrees (the parents, the twins), and if the surgeons believe it can be done without harm to both twins. But there are many cases where that won’t be possible. Even then everyone might agree to try it.
Very tough question. All that scientists/doctors can do in this type of scenario is make sound judgements about the likelihood of success, but it’s for everyone together to decide whether to do it or not.
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Ian van der Linde answered on 21 Jun 2011:
It depends on the situation. If they can be separated and there is a good chance they will both survive, then yes. If they would both die if left unseparated and separating them would enable one to live, then yes.
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Rhys Phillips answered on 22 Jun 2011:
I think it depends on each case – sometimes separation is needed to keep them alive, sometimes separating could kill them both. There are experts who are best suited to advising on the decision each time.
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Helen Fletcher answered on 23 Jun 2011:
If it were me i would want to be separated even if it was likely that I would not survive, the quality of life that the twins would have together would be the biggest factor not necessarily the success rate.
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gigi123 commented on :
It would be better if they were separated because one might die in the process but it they stayed conjoined both of them will eventually die.