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This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE technology appraisal guidance 264 issued in September 2012.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 June 2007

Interventional procedures, IPG406 - Issued: August 2011 --> This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 553.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the cervical spine. This involves removing the damaged disc and inserting an artificial disc in its place.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

19 May 2010

This quality standard covers end of life care for infants, children and young people (from birth to 18 years) who have a life-limiting condition. Life-limiting conditions are those that are expected to result in an early death for the person. It also covers support for family members and carers. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

12 September 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty. This involves reshaping the upper arm bone and placing an artificial shoulder joint onto it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease. This involves planting electrodes into the brain and generating electrical currents to reduce the problems caused by Parkinson's disease.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2003

Discontinued Reference number: GID-TAG369

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedures guidance 679.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on superior capsular augmentation for massive rotator cuff tears in adults. This involves using a graft to stabilise the shoulder joint, reduce pain and improve shoulder function.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2018

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

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline NG156.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 February 2009

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Path Finder for freezing of gait in people with Parkinson’s disease .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

25 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain. This involves applying heat (radiofrequency) energy to damage the nerves (denervation) that are causing pain in the knee.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2009

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CytoSorb for reducing risk of bleeding during cardiac surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

2 February 2021

This can cause discomfort and problems with urination. There are some treatment options that don't involve surgery that NICE says you...

This quality standard covers oral health, including dental health and daily mouth care, for adults in care homes (with and without nursing provision). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

7 June 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves using a light-activated drug (called a photosensitising agent) with a laser to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2010

In development Reference number: GID-TA11545 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11754 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Awaiting development

Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction. This involves fixing a metal frame around the knee to take weight off the joint and encourage the cartilage to repair itself.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2015

Discontinued Reference number: GID-TAG370

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

Evidence-based recommendations on uterine suspension using mesh (including sacrohysteropexy) to repair uterine prolapse in women. This involves attaching mesh from the uterus or cervix either to the bone at the base of the spine or to a ligament in the pelvis to hold the uterus in place.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on photorefractive (laser) surgery for the correction of refractive errors. This involves using a special laser to permanently change the shape of the cornea.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular closure of patent ductus arteriosus. This involves placing a blocking device into the heart, which stays in place permanently and the body’s tissue grows around it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2004

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on PIUR tUS for abdominal aortic aneurysm surveillance and endovascular aneurysm repair endoleak detection .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

9 December 2019

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Thora 3Di for assessing asthma in children .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

2 October 2017

This appraisal has been withdrawn. This is because the marketing authorisation for rimonabant was withdrawn on 16 January 2009.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 June 2008

This guidance has been replaced by NICE technology appraisal guidance 199.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 July 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy for treating morbid obesity. This involves reducing the size of the stomach and small intestine to reduce the amount of food absorbed.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2016

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Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for fibroids. This involves injecting small particles into the blood vessels that take blood to the uterus, via the groin.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2010

This quality standard covers promoting health and preventing premature mortality among black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups. It is relevant to all age groups and all settings.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

11 May 2018

Membership details, terms of reference, future meeting dates and past meeting minutes for our interventional procedures advisory committee.

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for chronic cluster headache. This involves implanting a device into the cheek to stimulate a group of nerves called the sphenopalatine ganglion.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps. This involves using an endoscope in the bowel plus keyhole surgery through the skin of the abdomen to remove colonic polyps.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 September 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative red blood cell salvage during radical prostatectomy or radical cystectomy. This involves collecting the solid components of the blood lost during an operation and transfusing it back to the same patient.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms. This involves inserting a ‘stent-graft’ device through the femoral artery (in the groin) lining the inside of the aneurysm.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on daytime intraoral neuromuscular electrical tongue stimulation using a removable device for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves placing a mouthpiece around the tongue inside the mouth (intraoral). It delivers electrical stimulation to the muscles of the tongue (neuromuscular). The aim is to reduce airway obstruction during sleep.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

19 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis in adults. This involves fixing a metal frame around the ankle and pulling the joint slightly apart using the frame to allow cartilage regrowth.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on YAG laser vitreolysis for symptomatic vitreous floaters. This involves a special type of laser (YAG) firing short pulses of energy into the floaters, to break them up (vitreolysis) and reduce sight disturbances.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 October 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate glue occlusion for varicose veins. This involves injecting medical glue (cyanoacrylate) into a vein to close it with the aim of improving symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

4 March 2020

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Optowire for measuring fractional flow reserve .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

3 December 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on prostate artery embolisation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the prostate with tiny plastic particles.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 April 2018

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on PromarkerD for predicting the risk of diabetic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

13 December 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Tegaderm CHG securement dressing for vascular access sites .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

27 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on the Foker technique for long-gap oesophageal atresia. This involves pulling slightly on the broken ends of the oesophagus to encourage them to grow towards each other so they can be stitched together to form a complete oesophagus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 January 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous venoplasty for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in people with multiple sclerosis. This involves inserting an inflatable balloon into veins in the neck and chest in an attempt to widen them.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

30 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on sacropolpopexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse in women. This involves attaching mesh, usually from the top of the vagina to the base of the spine, to support the pelvic organs.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2017

Late stage assessment (LSA) guidance on topical antimicrobial dressings for locally infected leg ulcers.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 June 2025