Vikram,

I stand by my so-called "unwarranted claim" and can be certain had a surgery like this one been performed successfully in the US, there would have been a media frenzy, just like the one on July 21, 1969 when Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon.

Conjoined twins have a 5-25% survival rate and separating asymmetrical or 'parasitic' twins is a tremendous feat of medicine, even if it has a 75% success rate.

The human interest side of the story would have been (and might yet be) a perfect subject for a 60 minutes segment.

Lalit Ganapathy, Chicago, US

i agree with lalit...

just look at the media publicity that was there in the us after the rescue of baby jessica..

well done docs! we are proud of u!

kj, ny, us

Lalit,
I believe u said something like ....

"Had a similar such surgery been performed successfully in the the US, the media would have been all over the surgeons, falling over themselves trying to bring this to global attention."

The Americans put a man on the moon, did they try to "bring this to global attention" ? They invented the automobile, democracy, computers etc. , did they seek global attention then ? Why are you accusing them of being arrogant when in reality they are quite humble inspite of being the most powerful countrry?

I did not mean to personally attack you, but you did make unwarranted claims.

Vikram, Austin, USA

a ray of sunshine admist the dreary news reports. blessings and success to that family and the surgeons!

publichealthstudent, new orleans,

good job

Sath N, London,

Congrats Docs. Splendid Job. We wish Lakshmi not only speedy recovery and a healthy, happy and meaningful Life.
God bless her.

Rajans, Dallas, Texas, USA

Vikram, let me extend to you my congratulations on your love for the United States, as well as your obvious love for India. Let me also congratulate you for a rabid and unsolicited response with courtesy, a courtesy you appear unwilling or unable to extend to me as a civil human being.

My post mentioned nothing about my love or "hatred" for one country versus an another, merely my contempt for Indian politicians, a contempt I am glad to note you share.

As for my reasons for staying here in the US, they are frankly my own personal reasons and should be none of your business, your "shame" for me notwithstanding. It is you who appears to have an inferiority complex that you unwittingly project onto me.

The article is very positive one detailing the achievements of some wonderful human beings, namely competent Indian doctors who performed on an underprivileged patient, and performed gratis.

It is not an invitation to post unrestrained personal attacks on someone you don't even know.

Lalit Ganapathy, Chicago, US

From our family, to that beautiful little girl and her family, we wish you a speedy and healthy recovery. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you to the doctors and staff who made it possible. You are truly a blessing to this family and the people around you.

Kathleen Herr, Silver Spring, U.S.

I extend my heartiful congratulations to the devoted doctors, nurses and all others who have directly taken part in the surgery of the toddler. All Indians must learn to be duty bound like them and many other such people of the country. More so great attention should be given upon primary health of the common man living below poverty line especially in states like Bihar where only politicians like Lalu Prasad reign to be rich.

Kamala from Kerala

Kamala , Trivandrum, Kerala, India

I extend my heartiful congratulations to the devoted doctors, nurses and all others who have directly taken part in the surgery of the toddler. All Indians must learn to be duty bound like them and many other such people of the country. More so great attention should be given upon primary health of the common man living below poverty line especially in states like Bihar where only politicians like Lalu Prasad reign to be rich.

Kamala , Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Lalit,
If you love India so much and hate America so much, why on earth do you live in the US? Your arrogance is unbelievable and just reveals the deep inferiority complex we suffer from when compared to the west. How many kids on our country dont even get basic medical care ? Whats our infant mortality, life expectanacy etc ? I feel proud of those doctors as a human but I feel ashamed of you as an Indian.

Vikram Garg, Austin, USA

These are such wonderful humans - it gives me great pride to call myself an Indian in such moments.

Had a similar such surgery been performed successfully in the the US, the media would have been all over the surgeons, falling over themselves trying to bring this to global attention.

I wish Indian politicians also recognize that our doctors and surgeons, with their understated competence, are the best in the world - especially before they bill the exchequer millions of rupees in medical fees when traveling overseas for surgery or healthcare.

Lalit Ganapathy, Chicago, US

just looking at the lovely smile of that amazing child. Wish a complete recovery and hopefully the girl can also receive a quality education

Paul Taylor, London, UK

Dr.Patil and his team be blessed for such noble thoughts and deeds..

Preetha, Texax,

Well done all who helped make the operation a success,
Bless them all.

Jo Sparkes, Mattishall Dereham Norfolk, England UK