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  1. Evidence on the safety of genicular artery embolisation for pain from knee osteoarthritis shows no major safety concerns in the short term. Evidence on its efficacy and long-term safety is inadequate in quality and quantity. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research. Find out what only in research means on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page. Research should preferably be randomised controlled trials against sham and current best practice. It should report details of patient selection and identify those who would most benefit from this procedure. It should also report details of the technique used, long-term safety, and patient-reported outcomes. The procedure should only be done by interventional radiologists with specific training in this technique.

    context of research. Find out what only in research means on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page. Research should...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    5 November 2021

  2. Evidence on the efficacy and safety of neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

    audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page. Any explanatory notes(if...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    30 September 2022

  3. NICE-wide topic prioritisation: the manual (PMG46)

    This manual sets out the process for how new guidance topics and updates to existing NICE guidance are identified, prioritised and routed at NICE, and the decision-making framework used by the NICE prioritisation board

  4. Collagen paste for closing an anal fistula (HTG512)

    Evidence-based recommendations on collagen paste for closing an anal fistula in adults. This involves using the paste to fill the fistula to seal it. The aim is to encourage healing.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    29 May 2019
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  5. Leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias (HTG484)

    Evidence-based recommendations on leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias in adults. This involves inserting a device into the heart that helps it beat at a normal rate.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    29 August 2018
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  6. Evidence on the safety and efficacy of prostatic urethral temporary implant insertion for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

    audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page. Any explanatory notes(if...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    30 September 2022

  7. Evidence on the safety and efficacy of permanent His-bundle pacemaker implantation for treating heart failure is inadequate in quality and quantity.Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research. Find out what only in research means on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

    context of research. Find out what only in research means on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page. Any explanatory notes(if...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    10 August 2021

  8. Selective internal radiation therapy for unresectable primary intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (HTG489)

    Evidence-based recommendations on selective internal radiation therapy for unresectable primary intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in adults. This involves injecting tiny radioactive ‘beads’ into blood vessels that supply the liver, where they become trapped and release radiation directly into the cancer cells.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    31 October 2018
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  9. Mosaicplasty for symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee (HTG463)

    Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    14 March 2018
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  10. Transcervical ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic uterine fibroids (HTG572)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves inserting a device through the cervix into the womb to destroy the fibroid using radiofrequency energy.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    31 March 2021
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  11. Optimal interventional and conservative treatments at different stages of disease:- What is the optimal treatment (compression, surgery, endothermal ablation or foam sclerotherapy) for varicose veins at each of the CEAP stages, that is CEAP stages 2–3, CEAP stage 4 and CEAP stages 5–6?

    Recommendation ID CG168/5 Question Optimal interventional and conservative treatments at different stages of disease:- What is the...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 June 2015

  12. Endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps (HTG439)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps. This involves using a special device to remove the polyp and seal the bowel wall closed afterwards.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    24 May 2017
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  13. Insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula (HTG359)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula. This involves inserting a collagen plug into the fistula to seal off where it joins the bowel.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    27 November 2014
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  14. Endoscopic ablation for an anal fistula (HTG506)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying heat to the fistula.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    17 April 2019
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  15. Evidence on the safety and efficacy of percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of peripheral neuroma for chronic pain is inadequate in quality and quantity. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in thecontext of research. Find out what only in research means on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

    thecontext of research. Find out what only in research means on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page. Any explanatory...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    3 February 2023