- Recommendation ID
- IPG614/1
- Question
Further research on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for treating biliary obstruction caused by cancer should address: patient selection, relief of biliary obstruction, quality of life and survival.
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) Current evidence on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for treating biliary obstruction caused by cancer shows there are serious but well recognised safety concerns. Evidence on efficacy is limited in quality and quantity. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research, which should include randomised controlled trials.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for treating biliary obstruction caused by cancer
- Number
- IPG614
- Date issued
- May 2018
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | Yes |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 31/05/2018 |