Five weeks after the groundbreaking surgery that separated them, formerly conjoined twins Krishna and Trishna have been discharged from The Royal Children’s Hospital.

Staff from the Children’s Neuroscience Centre bid the girls an emotional farewell as they were pushed in separate pushers by guardian Moira Kelly and carer Maria Mardi.

The girls have made amazing progress since the 30 hour surgery.  Trishna has been scooting round the corridors of the ward in her walker with Krishna also finding her feet in her own walker.

“We are absolutely delighted with their progess,” said neurosurgeon Wirginia Maixner “I look forward to seeing them live a long and happy life: that’s my wish for them.”

The girls will continue to receive care as outpatients at the RCH for a period of time.

Moira Kelly said she thought this day would never come.  “I’m so grateful to all the staff at the RCH.  They have given these two little girls a new life.  I can’t wait to take them home.”

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• Children First Foundation: Margaret Smith 9329 4822
• The Royal Children’s Hospital: Vanessa Whatmough 9345 5138