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SelectPlusDoctors Separate Twins Joined at the HeadDoctors Separate Twins Joined at the HeadThe Associated PressDoctors who successfully separated twin boys joined at the head said Monday that the 9-month-olds are expected to have a "very good chance" at a normal life. (June 10)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:images on screen at newser]Doctors at Santa Rosa Childrens' Hospital showed off images of twin boys Monday -- before, during and after a successful surgery to separate the two.SOT: Dr. Micam Tullos, Pediatric Neurosurgeon: "I think there is great relief in the OR .... basically everything went well." [Notes:images on screen at newser] And for the first time since they were born nine months ago, the boys are sleeping in separate beds. They had been attached at the top of their heads. [Notes:pan of doctors]It took these doctors four hours to change that. [Notes:images on screen at newser] The boys' brains were not connected, nor were most of the veins considered dangerous when separating conjoined twins. SOT: Dr. Richard Wayne, Hospital Administrator: "They're in two separate beds, they're babbling, they're smiling, they're very happy. They're beautiful little children." [Notes:images on screen at newser]The doctors say the boys may be able to go home in a week, and have a "very good chance" at a normal life. They will still need more treatment, including rehabilitation and possibly minor surgery. ___ ___, The Associated Press