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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves inserting a catheter into major vessels of the groin, which is advanced to the heart, to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2009

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 April 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers. This involves inserting 1 or more electrodes (needle-like probes) through the chest into the lung and using an electrical current to produce heat to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Butterfly iQ+ for diagnostic ultrasound imaging .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

4 March 2021

to 3 months. In contrast, glucocorticoids have an immediate effect on joint pain and swelling. In clinical practice, several different...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

11 December 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on vinflunine (Javlor) for treating advanced transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelial tract in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

23 January 2013

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 transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the supraorbital nerve for treating and preventing migraine in adults. This involves attaching a small device on the forehead to send small electrical currents to the nerves that bring sensation to the upper eyelids, forehead and scalp.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 October 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of an inactive implant for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing an implant on the outside of the upper part of the stomach wall using keyhole surgery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

31 August 2022

cost effectiveness of benzodiazepines for the acute management of low back pain? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this is...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

13 February 2017

health-related quality of life, healing of tissue loss, and relief of ischaemic pain. Source guidance details Comes from guidance...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

redness or swelling spreading beyond the ulcer, localised warmth, increased pain or fever. The committee noted that healthcare...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

17 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive total hip replacement. This involves replacing the damaged hip joint (the top part of the upper leg bone and the socket in the hip bone that it fits into) with an artificial one.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on hand transplant surgery (allotransplantation). This involves transplanting a hand from a recently deceased donor onto the amputated stump.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011