Brain surgeon Charlie Teo says ‘the truth will set you free’ as inquiry resumes

Teo tells hearing he ‘went too far’ in surgery that left patient unresponsive, but defends his actions

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The high-profile neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has admitted making an error during surgery by going “too far” and leaving a patient damaged.

Teo is appearing at a medical disciplinary hearing to explain how two of his patients ended up with catastrophic brain injuries after he performed surgery.

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