The LION procedure - results and possible indications in the future.

The neuroprosthesis laparoscopic implantation technique for electric pelvic nerve stimulation was introduced to gynecology over 15 years ago to treat intractable pelvic neuropathic pain. Following this first indication, other applications were developed, particularly in parapleology. Three independent studies published recently (100 patients worldwide) have shown revolutionary recovery of supra-spinal control in patients with chronic spinal cord injury following pelvic nerves stimulation, with 70% of them establishing a walker/crutches-assisted gait. The same studies have also shown significant whole-body muscle-mass building, peripheral vasodilatation (prevention of decubitus ulcers), and an unexpected improvement in bone mineral density (osteoporosis). These groundbreaking findings could find revolutionary applications in aging medicine and the prevention of osteoporosis in global population, with a huge impact on global public health. Humanity is on the cusp of an exciting new era following the introduction of the in-body electrical nerve stimulation technique.

Key words: LION procedure – Neuropelveology – Neurostimulation