I was not aware that any nerve could be removed. I have lived with severe neuropathy as well as severe sciatica in my right leg for over 35 years yet I had not heard about this process. I had a spinal fusion in 1994 that failed within 10-12 years which has left me in severe pain. Time for me to research this further to see if it could possibly work for me or for my daughter. Our daughter has suffered from Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome for the past 15 years and nothing has helped with her pain issues. She is reluctant to take meds as she is 14 weeks pregnant.