In 2022, an Acibadem medical team successfully separated five-month-old conjoined twins Safaa and Chifaa by employing a range of innovative techniques, including 3D modelling. Carried out at Acibadem Atakent Hospital, the successful procedure set a new world record for the fastest-ever operation of its kind.

As a result of the procedure, the Algerian twins, who were born conjoined at the breastbone but with two hearts, were both able to survive on their own.

The surgery team included dozens of medical experts and specialists who employed a number of novel techniques to bring the procedure to a successful conclusion. These included virtual simulations that allowed doctors to predict the effects of the operation in advance.