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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer. This involves using narrow instruments to remove the lymph nodes through small, rather than large, openings to reduce the risk of infection and other problems.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic surgery for treating inguinal hernia.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 September 2004

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Ambu aScope 4 RhinoLaryngo for visualising upper airways during rhinolaryngoscopy .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

14 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour which is then activated by a light to destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on translaryngeal tracheostomy (TLT). This involves passing a tube from inside the windpipe to outside the neck to aid breathing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 August 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia or no dysplasia. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and promote the growth of healthy normal cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves freezing and destroying the abnormal cells using a balloon inflated with very cold gas.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 January 2026

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mastectomy and endoscopic wide local excision for breast cancer. This involves removing part or all of the breast using special instruments inserted through small cuts in the skin (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 April 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on faecal calprotectin tests for distinguishing between inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and non-inflammatory bowel diseases (such as irritable bowel syndrome).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 October 2013

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Urethrotech UCD for difficult or failed catheterisation .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

7 August 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy squamous cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous balloon cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation. This involves using a probe attached to a balloon catheter to freeze tissue in one of the chambers on the left side of the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic transluminal pancreatic necrosectomy in adults. This involves removing dead tissue from the pancreas.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2016

committee's discussion are in evidence review K: oesophagectomy versus endoscopy treatment. Source guidance details Comes from guidance

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on the XprESS multi-sinus dilation system for treating chronic sinusitis after medical treatment has failed.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 December 2016