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Evidence-based recommendations on subcutaneous automated low-flow pump implantation for refractory ascites in adults. This involves inserting a pump under the skin to move excess fluid from the abdomen to the bladder, where it is passed in the urine.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on ex-vivo hepatic resection and reimplantation for liver cancer. This involves removing the liver from the body, cutting away the diseased tissue, and reimplanting the remaining tumour-free liver into the patient.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 April 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator under the skin of the chest and connecting it by wires to the vagus nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine in adults. This involves attaching a small device on the forehead to send small electrical currents to the nerves that bring sensation to the upper eyelids, forehead and scalp.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 October 2022

This manual sets out the process for how new guidance topics and updates to existing NICE guidance are identified, prioritised and routed at NICE, and the decision-making framework used by the NICE prioritisation board

Evidence-based recommendations on neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain in adults. This involves implanting a pulse generator under the skin of the upper buttock or lower back, which the person can use to manage their pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. This involves using an anchoring device to hold a stent in place to prevent leaks in an aneurysm repair.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transapical transcatheter mitral valve-in-ring implantation after failed annuloplasty for mitral valve repair in adults. This involves inserting a bioprosthetic mitral valve into an existing mitral valve ring to treat a leaking mitral valve, without needing repeat open heart surgery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on vaginal transluminal endoscopic hysterectomy and adnexal surgery for benign gynaecological conditions. This involves removing the uterus (womb), and sometimes the fallopian tubes and ovaries, through the vagina.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 October 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on robot-assisted kidney transplant in adults. This involves the surgeon using a robot to help with a kidney transplant.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on abrocitinib (Cibinqo), tralokinumab (Adtralza) or upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

3 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transapical transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation for a failed surgically implanted mitral valve bioprosthesis in adults. This involves inserting a new valve inside a failed bioprosthetic valve to replace the faulty one without needing repeat open heart surgery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for native aortic valve regurgitation. This involves implanting a replacement valve inside the faulty native valve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on genicular artery embolisation for pain from knee osteoarthritis. This involves inserting a tube through an artery in the groin into the genicular artery, and injecting tiny particles through it to block new blood vessels.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules in adults. This involves using heat made by high-frequency sound waves to destroy the nodule.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 February 2019