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Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial laser therapy for fibroadenomas of the breast. This involves using high-energy light from a laser to destroy the lump.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2005

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

Evidence-based recommendations on flexible endoscopic treatment of a pharyngeal pouch. This involves improving swallowing by widening the neck of the pouch so that food does not collect in it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2015

clearly describe patient selection, treatment protocols, use of local anaesthesia and the type and duration of energy applied (see...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

14 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous mechanochemical ablation for varicose veins. This involves using a rotating wire and chemical to close the varicose vein.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy for peripheral lung lesions. This involves inserting an ultrasound probe via the patient’s nose or mouth into the lungs to obtain images as a guide for taking samples of the lesions.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2010

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 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

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Secca System for faecal incontinence

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

24 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of peripheral neuroma for chronic pain. This involves using a needle-like probe to freeze and destroy small parts of nerves in neuromas to stop the pain signals.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

4 January 2023

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Bair Hugger for measuring core temperature during perioperative care .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

28 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation as an adjunct to balloon kyphoplasty or percutaneous vertebroplasty 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 peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain. This involves implanting electrodes in the back, connected to a neurostimulator under the skin to mask the back pain by modulating the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2013

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

Evidence-based recommendations on Ambulight PDT for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer.

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Published

25 July 2011