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Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer. This involves using laser energy to destroying the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous cryotherapy for renal tumours. This involves inserting instruments that apply cold temperatures into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules in adults. This involves using heat made by high-frequency sound waves to destroy the nodule.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 February 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using electric field energy to destroy heart cells that are transmitting abnormal electrical impulses.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

10 July 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma. This involves using high-frequency energy to heat the growth and destroy it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for simple snoring. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to make it stiffer and less likely to vibrate.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2007

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 the Stretta System for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

26 July 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome in adults. This involves the stripping away of nerves from the kidney using keyhole surgery to relieve pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on AcQMap for mapping the heart atria to target ablation treatment for arrhythmias .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

26 January 2021

Awaiting development Reference number: GID-MT603 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Medical technologies guidance

Status

Awaiting development

Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves applying low-energy electrical impulses to the sphincter to strengthen the muscle so that less reflux happens.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015

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 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

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic endometrial ablation. This involves using a light-sensitive chemical and laser to destroy the endometrium.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2004