Surgeon Who Intentionally Had Own Legs Amputated Is Jailed After 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.

A UK surgeon who amputated hundreds of patients’ limbs is behind bars for intentionally having his own legs removed

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Disturbing details about Neil’s fetish for body mutilation also came to light as part of the investigation.

The disgraced surgeon had pocketed thousands of pounds after falsely claiming his leg injuries were caused by sepsis.

He made fraudulent claims to two