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Patient thought neurosurgeon Charlie Teo was 'God' before operation, disciplinary hearing told

Charlie Teo said he was feeling depressed after hearing the evidence at the inquiry. (ABC News: Isobel Roe)

An elderly brain tumour patient who thought controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo was "God" ended up in a vegetative state after the surgeon operated on her, a disciplinary hearing has been told.

The Sydney brain surgeon is facing a week-long New South Wales Medical Council Professional Standards Committee hearing over a series of complaints made by the families of two former patients, who both died following their surgery.

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