Microwave ablation for the treatment of metastases in the liver
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on microwave ablation for the treatment of metastases in the liver.
Description
Microwave ablation is a process that uses the heat from microwave energy to kill cells. When it is used in the treatment of liver cancer that has spread from other parts of the body, the energy is applied directly to the tumour through a special needle.
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Details
Digestive system
Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
British Association of Surgical Oncology.
British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiologists.
British Society of Interventional Radiology
Contact details:
(for general enquiries or comments)
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
ip@nice.org.uk
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
