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Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for urge incontinence and urgency-frequency. This involves placing electrodes and connecting them to an implantable pulse generator.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transabdominal artifical bowel sphincter implantation for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting an artificial sphincter through a cut in the abdomen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on apixaban (Eliquis) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 January 2012

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Magseed for locating impalpable breast cancer lesions .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

17 November 2020

Late stage assessment (LSA) guidance on bed frames for adults in acute medical or surgical hospital wards.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 August 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy for treating lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct obstruction. This involves making a connection that bypasses the blocked area so that the tears can drain straight into the nose.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2005

before wound closure, clinically and cost effective in reducing surgical site infection rates? Any explanatory...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

16 August 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts. This involves draining the cyst and removing part of the cyst wall through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency-assisted liver resection. This involves using high-frequency radio waves to remove the cancerous part of the liver with minimal blood loss.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions. This involves inserting a probe that uses radiofrequency energy to cut through the breast internally, and removing the lump with a small area of surrounding tissue to test for cancer.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 July 2009

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on TopClosure Tension Relief System for wound closure .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

7 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on deep dermal injection of non absorbable gel polymer for HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. This involves injecting the gel polymer under the skin to restore the shape and volume of the areas where fat has been lost.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2013

This guideline covers managing hip fracture in adults. It aims to improve care from the time people aged 18 and over are admitted to hospital through to when they return to the community. Recommendations emphasise the importance of early surgery and coordinating care through a multidisciplinary Hip Fracture Programme to help people recover faster and regain their mobility.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

6 January 2023

This guideline covers care and treatment for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 1 diabetes. It includes advice on diagnosis, education and support, blood glucose management, cardiovascular risk, and identifying and managing long-term complications.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

17 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on totally endoscopic robotically assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). This involves using small, remote-controlled robotic arms to carry out the grafting procedure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2005