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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on cryoablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using a probe to freeze the heart tissue to scar it and interrupt the abnormal electrical signals.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) for primary hepatocellular carcinoma. This involves infusion of microspheres loaded with yttrium-90, which aims to deliver radiation directly into the tumour, minimising the risk of radiation damage to healthy surrounding tissues.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on endometrial cryotherapy for menorrhagia (heavy periods). This involves using cold temperatures to freeze and destroy the lining of the womb.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treating moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson’s. This involves using ultrasound to destroy tissue in the thalamus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 December 2024

This quality standard covers the additional antenatal care for women who are pregnant with twins or triplets that is offered alongside routine antenatal care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

4 September 2019

This guideline covers recognition, referral, investigation and management of spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). It is also relevant for direct malignant infiltration of the spine and associated cord compression. It aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment to prevent neurological injury and improve prognosis.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

6 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treatment-resistant essential tremor in adults. This involves applying ultrasound to a specific area on 1 side of the brain (thalamus).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 June 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy for treating Parkinson’s. This involves using ultrasound to destroy tissue in an area of the brain linked to Parkinson’s symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 December 2024

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 353.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

1 September 2004

Interventional procedures, IPG292 - Issued: March 2009 --> This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 461.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

2 March 2013

Interventional procedures, IPG124 - Issued: May 2005 --> This guidance has been replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 476.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 February 2003

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 344.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on sorafenib (Nexavar) for treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

6 September 2017

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedures guidance 372.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2006