Could Chang And Eng have been separated?

Chang and Eng Bunker, the famous conjoined twins, could not have been separated due to the unique anatomical connection they shared. They were joined at the sternum and had a shared liver and other organs, making surgical separation highly risky and likely fatal. Medical advancements at the time of their lives in the 19th century were not sufficient to safely perform such a complex procedure. Therefore, separation would have posed significant risks to both brothers' lives.