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Laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction (IPG253)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction. This involves removing the fatty tissue using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen.
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Breast reconstruction using lipomodelling after breast cancer treatment (IPG417)
Evidence-based recommendations on breast reconstruction using lipomodelling after breast cancer treatment. This involves taking fat from the abdomen or thighs and injecting it into the breast in the area of the deformity caused by surgery.
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a closure device to repair a paravalvular leak around a replaced mitral or aortic valve. This involves passing a closure device through a catheter to block the area that is leaking.
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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.
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Targeted muscle reinnervation for managing limb amputation pain (IPG804)
Evidence-based recommendations on targeted muscle reinnervation for managing limb amputation pain. This involves attaching nerves that were cut during limb amputation to other nerves in nearby muscles.
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Evidence-based recommendations on the VAC Veraflo Therapy system for acute infected or chronic wounds that are failing to heal.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for aortic stenosis (IPG586)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic stenosis. This involves inserting a new valve through a catheter, usually by way of a large blood vessel at the top of the leg, into the heart and inside the existing faulty valve.
This guideline covers preventing and treating surgical site infections in adults, young people and children who are having a surgical procedure involving a cut through the skin. It focuses on methods used before, during and after surgery to minimise the risk of infection.
Negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen (IPG467)
Evidence-based recommendations on negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen. This involves using a small pump to remove infected material, stop fluid escaping and help the wound heal.
This quality standard covers preventing and treating surgical site infections. It covers adults, young people and children having a surgical procedure that involves a cut to the skin in all healthcare settings. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Personal preparation for surgery
- Quality statement 2: Antibiotic prophylaxis
- Quality statement 3: Patient temperature
- Quality statement 4: Intraoperative staff practices
- Quality statement 5: Information and advice on wound care
- Quality statement 6: Treatment of surgical site infection
- Quality statement 7: Surveillance
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on InterDry for intertrigo .
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 306.
Evidence-based recommendations on the CoaguChek XS system for self-monitoring coagulation status in adults and children. The recommendations originally included the InRatio2 PT/INR, but this was withdrawn from the market in October 2016 and is not currently available.
Total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint (IPG329)
Interventional procedures, IPG329 - Issued: December 2009 --> This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 500.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ReStore Soft Exo-Suit for gait rehabilitation .