Since local anesthesia is used primarily, there are no risks that can be seen in general anesthesia, but an allergic reaction may be seen, possibly due to the local anesthetic used.
On the other hand, the risk of any nerve injury or dura injury in skilled hands is very minimal, and since the patient is already awake, this procedure is done by talking to the patient and constantly checking his comfort.
Since the stem cell used is from the patient’s own tissue, there is no risk of a very rare malignancy (cancer) in embryonic stem cells.
The only complication is the unhappiness of the patient. However, this can be observed with examinations and tests performed at the end of the 1st or 2nd year.
Recurrence, adhesions, failed back surgery syndrome, etc. seen in lumbar hernia operation. complications are not seen.
Currently, a protocol is established and used as a standard treatment in more than 50 centers around the world. It has been approved by the FDA.
