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Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for acquired aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 July 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on permanent His-bundle pacemaker implantation for treating heart failure. This involves attaching a wire connected to a pacemaker to the heart’s electrical conduction pathway (through a vein).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal whole liver perfusion for acute liver failure. This involves blood being diverted to a whole liver (perfusion) outside the body and returned to the patient.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

31 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis. This involves inserting an implant into the 2 bones that form the joint at the outer part of the elbow, under general anaesthetic.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction. This involves using heat energy to unblock the obstruction.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 November 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves inserting a device through the cervix into the womb to destroy the fibroid using radiofrequency energy.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

31 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying heat to the fistula.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 April 2019

for HIV-related facial lipoatrophy is adequate. With regard to safety, infections that may need surgical removal of the implant are a...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

This advice has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline NG199.

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

6 June 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for chronic, severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. This involves implanting an electrode in the brain and an electrical stimulator under the skin on the chest.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 April 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for the treatment of liver metastases. This involves using cold temperatures applied through a special needle to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases. This involves inserting a needle-like probe containing an electrode into the spinal metastases. This produces an electrical current that aims to relieve pain and other symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on individually magnetic resonance imaging-designed unicompartmental interpositional implant insertion for osteoarthritis of the knee. This involves inserting an individually designed implant at the knee between the thigh and shin bones to realign the knee and prevent bone-on-bone rubbing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 September 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic knee washout, with or without debridement, for the treatment of osteoarthritis. This involves flushing the joint with fluid, which is introduced through small incisions in the knee.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 August 2007

This guideline covers the assessment for and management of blood transfusions in adults, young people and children over 1 year old. It covers the general principles of blood transfusion, but does not make recommendations relating to specific conditions.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

18 November 2015