Charlie Teo says he does not regret the two brain surgeries that led to him being investigated

Neurosurgeon says he was acting in patients’ best interests and suggests complaints were prompted from within the medical system

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The neurosurgeon Charlie Teo says he does not regret performing two brain surgeries that led to him being investigated by health authorities.

Despite both of the patients not recovering from the surgery, Teo said he was acting in their best interests by attempting the operations and suggested complaints were prompted from within the medical system.

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