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Karina Babenok

Surgeon Who Froze His Own Legs To Have Them Amputated Is Jailed As Disturbing Crimes Come To Light

A respected UK surgeon who amputated hundreds of patients’ limbs had his own legs severed off for twisted reasons.

Neil Hopper, 49, of Truro, Cornwall, was accused of having his legs amputated for a combination of reasons, including “greed.”

He claimed he “bitterly regrets” his “dishonesty” but does not regret losing his legs.

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