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Evidence-based recommendations on nintedanib for treating progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

17 November 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on corticosteroid-eluting bioabsorbable stent or spacer insertion during endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis in adults. This involves putting a stent (short tube) into the sinus to improve drainage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on transmyocardial laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves open heart surgery to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on avapritinib (Ayvakyt) for treating advanced systemic mastocytosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

6 November 2024

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 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 laparoscopic cryotherapy for renal cancer. This involves inserting a surgical instrument (cryoprobe) to apply freezing temperatures to the tumour and destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale for the prevention of cerebral embolic stroke. This involves placing a small device into the heart to close the hole.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 December 2013

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Epidrum for aiding access to the epidural space

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

2 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus. This involves removing cells called islet cells, which are responsible for the production of insulin, from human donors.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous retroperitoneal endoscopic necrosectomy. This involves inserting a thin telescope through a small cut in the side above the hip and using it to wash out and remove the dead tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic liver resection. This involves making small incisions (keyhole surgery) to remove the parts of the liver that are benign or cancerous.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal mesh repair of anterior or posterior vaginal wall prolapse. This involves inserting a mesh to replace tissue that has weakened and caused the pelvic organs to drop down (prolapse) into the vagina.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2017

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on LipiFlow thermal pulsation treatment for dry eyes caused by blocked meibomian glands

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

21 April 2015