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Evidence-based recommendations on open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. This involves fixxing a slipped capital femoral epiphysis back into its correct position to reduce the risk of avascular necrosis.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in adults. This involves breaking up the stones using laser light.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy for treating Parkinson’s. This involves using ultrasound to destroy tissue in an area of the brain linked to Parkinson’s symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 December 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating prostate cancer. This involves using electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 July 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears. This involves inserting a balloon-shaped device between the top of the shoulder blade and the upper arm bone to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 November 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on single-port laparoscopic nephrectomy. This involves removing the kidney using several small incisions (laparoscopy).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2011

Getting involved with NICE as a voluntary and community sector organisation

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

Summary of the evidence on co-enzyme Q10 for mitochondrial disorders in children to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

28 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on swallowable gastric balloon capsules for weight loss in adults. This involves swallowing a capsule containing a balloon that is then filled with liquid to inflate it in the stomach.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 November 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on osimertinib (Tagrisso) for untreated locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

14 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on electrochemotherapy for primary basal cell carcinoma and primary squamous cell carcinoma. This involves injecting a chemotherapy drug into the tumour and using electrical pulses to increase its effect.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 February 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on lenvatinib (Kisplyx) with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

11 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mesh pectopexy for apical prolapse of the uterus or vagina. This involves inserting mesh to hold the uterus or the top of the vagina in place.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 March 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for calcific tendinopathy in the shoulder. This involves placing a device on the skin that delivers short pulses of sound into the shoulder. The aim is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

9 November 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves lengthening the fibrous band that runs along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee (iliotibial band).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on Grenz rays therapy for inflammatory skin conditions. This involves exposing the skin to low-energy, non-penetrative electromagnetic radiation.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2007

An outline of the roles and responsibilities of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal cancer. This involves using heat produced through electrodes placed into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on isatuximab (Sarclisa) with pomalidomide and dexamethasone for treating relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

18 November 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous microwave ablation for severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis in adults. This involves using microwaves to destroy sweat glands in the armpit.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic hysterectomy (including laparoscopic total hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) for endometrial cancer. This involves removing the uterus through several small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery), with the aid of an internal telescope and camera.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease. This involves putting very thin needles into the brain through small holes made in the skull.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on darolutamide (Nubeqa) with androgen deprivation therapy and docetaxel for hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 June 2023

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

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the ThermoCool SmartTouch catheter for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in atrial fibrillation

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

23 March 2016

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on WoundExpress to manage lower leg wounds .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

1 June 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on intravascular lithotripsy for calcified arteries in peripheral arterial disease. This involves using pressure waves to soften arterial plaque and widen the artery to improve blood flow.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 January 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy for locally advanced and locally recurrent colorectal cancer. This involves delivering electron beam radiation directly to the tumour during surgery. The aim is to stop the cancer from coming back and spreading further.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

6 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) for treating long-term insomnia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

18 October 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on incisionless otoplasty. This involves using a hollow needle to divide the ear cartilage, and using stitches buried under the skin to remould the ear.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of oesophageal dysplasia and neoplasia. This involves inserting a long camera through the mouth into the oesophagus to view the area and removing the abnormal part with special instruments.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2010

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the VEST external stent for coronary artery bypass grafts .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

2 August 2017

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Boston Keratoprosthesis Type I for corneal blindness .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

18 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on elbasvir–grazoprevir (Zepatier) for treating genotype 1 or 4 chronic hepatitis C in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 October 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to stiffen it over subsequent weeks and make it less likely to vibrate.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on translaryngeal tracheostomy (TLT). This involves passing a tube from inside the windpipe to outside the neck to aid breathing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 August 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous deep venous arterialisation for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia. This involves making a hole between a blocked artery and a vein, allowing the blood to flow into the leg beyond the blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 October 2023

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Evidence-based recommendations on lung volume reduction surgery for treating advanced emphysema. This involves removing damaged lung tissue using a special stapling device, a laser, or both.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on processed nerve allografts to repair peripheral nerve discontinuities. This involves using a specially treated nerve (an allograft) taken from a human donor after death to bridge the gap in the nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 November 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on apalutamide with androgen deprivation therapy for treating high-risk hormone-relapsed non-metastatic prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) for primary hepatocellular carcinoma. This involves infusion of microspheres loaded with yttrium-90, which aims to deliver radiation directly into the tumour, minimising the risk of radiation damage to healthy surrounding tissues.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for treating relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

1 May 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection of lower gastrointestinal lesions. This involves inserting a camera through the anus and injecting a solution to raise the affected area for removal.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation. This involves using screws to fix the bones together to treat atlantoaxial fusion in the neck.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2005

This guideline covers managing diabetes and its complications in women who are planning pregnancy or are already pregnant. It aims to improve the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and help women with diabetes to self-manage their blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

16 December 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves attaching a healthy blood vessel to the heart muscle so that blood can get round (‘bypass’) the affected part of the coronary artery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on carotid artery stent placement for symptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a metal mesh called a stent to widen the narrowed carotid artery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on micropressure therapy for refractory Ménière's disease. This involves inserting a grommet (small tube) through the eardrum into the middle ear and blowing air at low pressure into the inner ear.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 April 2012