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  1. Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence (HTG263)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting a fine needle into a nerve just above the ankle and passing a mild electric current through the needle to the nerves that control bowel function.

  2. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (HTG22)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic pyeloplasty. This involves refashioning the pelviureteric junction (PUJ), operating through several small incisions (keyhole surgery).

  3. Implantation of an opaque intraocular lens for intractable double vision (HTG185)

    Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of an opaque intraocular lens for intractable double vision. This involves replacing the clear lens of one eye with a non-transparent one to block out one of the double images.

  4. Percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device to prevent cerebral embolism during TAVI (HTG515)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device to prevent cerebral embolism during TAVI in adults. This involves placing a device inside an artery near the heart.

  5. 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.

  6. Circular stapled haemorrhoidectomy (HTG15)

    Evidence-based recommendations on circular stapled haemorrhoidectomy. This involves cutting out a circular strip of the lining of the rectum (the rectal mucosa) above the haemorrhoids to reduce the blood supply to the haemorrhoids, so that they shrink.

  7. Transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HTG522)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using a laser inserted into the bladder to destroy the cancer cells.

  8. Sore throat (acute): antimicrobial prescribing (NG84)

    This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute sore throat. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute sore throat is often caused by a virus, lasts for about a week, and most people get better without antibiotics. Withholding antibiotics rarely leads to complications.

  9. Intraoperative blood cell salvage in obstetrics (HTG90)

    Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative blood cell salvage in obstetrics. This involves filtering and washing shed blood and retransfusing it during or after the procedure.

  10. Radiofrequency ablation for gastric antral vascular ectasia (HTG373)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for gastric antral vascular ectasia. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to stop the bleeding by destroying the enlarged blood vessels.

  11. Retrobulbar irradiation for thyroid eye disease (HTG94)

    Evidence-based recommendations on retrobulbar irradiation for thyroid eye disease. This involves using radiation to target the tissue behind the eyeball and reduce inflammation.

  12. Cannabidiol for treating seizures caused by tuberous sclerosis complex (TA873)

    Evidence-based recommendations on cannabidiol (Epidyolex) for treating seizures caused by tuberous sclerosis complex.

  13. Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine (HTG242)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall of the heart.

  14. Physical activity: encouraging activity in the community (QS183)

    This quality standard covers how local strategy, policy and planning and improvements to the built or natural physical environment such as public open spaces, workplaces and schools can encourage and support people of all ages and all abilities to be physically active and move more. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  15. Preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancer (HTG383)

    Evidence-based recommendations on preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancers. This involves inserting an applicator into the rectum and using it to deliver radiation to the tumour.

  16. Stent placement for vena caval obstruction (HTG50)

    Evidence-based recommendations on stent placement for vena caval obstruction. This involves using a catheter to position a stent, which may be self-expanding or balloon-dilated, across the area of narrowing to relieve it.

  17. Impetigo: antimicrobial prescribing (NG153)

    This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over with impetigo. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

  18. Percutaneous endovascular forearm arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access (HTG597)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endovascular forearm arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access in adults. This involves using radiofrequency energy, or heat and pressure, to join an artery and vein in the forearm to create a fistula for haemodialysis access.

  19. Transabdominal artificial bowel sphincter implantation for faecal incontinence (HTG177)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transabdominal artifical bowel sphincter implantation for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting an artificial sphincter through a cut in the abdomen.

  20. Radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula (HTG505)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying laser energy to the fistula.

  21. Laparoscopic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (HTG147)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. This involves replacing the damaged parts of the aorta with an artificial piece of blood vessel, performed through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

  22. Selective internal radiation therapy for unresectable colorectal metastases in the liver (HTG542)

    Evidence-based recommendations on selective internal radiation therapy for unresectable colorectal metastases in the liver in adults. This involves injecting beads that emit radiation directly into the tumour.

  23. Unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treatment-resistant essential tremor (HTG474)

    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).

  24. Endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouch (HTG8)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouch. This involves stapling the opening of the pharyngeal pouch through a specially designed endoscope.

  25. Cerliponase alfa for treating neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (MA review of HST12) [ID6145]

    In development Reference number: GID-HST10061 Expected publication date: TBC

  26. Trauma (QS166)

    This quality standard covers assessing and managing trauma (complex fractures, non-complex fractures, major trauma and spinal injury) in adults, young people and children. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  27. Deep brain stimulation for intractable trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (HTG252)

    Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for intractable trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. This involves delivering electrical impulses to a precise area of the brain using an electrode to mask the pain.

  28. Radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (HTG24)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation to destroy the new blood vessels, with the aim of slowing down sight loss.

  29. MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy (HTG541)

    Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy in adults and children. This involves inserting a laser into the area of the brain causing seizures.

  30. Percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica (HTG398)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica. This involves delivering heat energy to the damaged disc annulus.

  31. Executive team

    Day-to-day decision making is the responsibility of NICE's executive team.

  32. Thoracoscopic excision of mediastinal parathyroid tumours (HTG159)

    Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic excision of mediastinal parathyroid tumours. This involves operating on the tumour using a flexible camera inserted through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).

  33. Lisocabtagene maraleucel for treating relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after 2 or more systemic treatments (review of TA987) [ID6619]

    In development Reference number: GID-TA11823 Expected publication date: TBC

  34. Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for internal rectal prolapse (HTG475)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for internal rectal prolapse in adults. This involves using a piece of sterile material (mesh) to attach the rectum to the lower back bone using keyhole surgery.

  35. Percutaneous insertion of a temporary heart pump for left ventricular haemodynamic support in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (HTG492)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a temporary heart pump for left ventricular haemodynamic support in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions. This involves inserting temporary pump to support circulation during a heart operation.

  36. Hand allotransplantation (HTG254)

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

  37. Diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2: insulin glargine biosimilar (Abasaglar) (ESNM64)

    Summary of the evidence on insulin glargine biosimilar (Abasaglar) for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

  38. Insertion of endobronchial valves for persistent air leaks (HTG306)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial valves for treatment of persistent air leaks. This involves inserting valves into the airways to reduce or stop air leaks so the rest of the lung can function normally.

  39. Laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones (HTG584)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laser lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in adults. This involves breaking up the stones using laser light.

  40. Open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (HTG365)

    Evidence-based recommendations on open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. This involves fixxing a slipped capital femoral epiphysis back into its correct position to reduce the risk of avascular necrosis.

  41. Coronary sinus narrowing device implantation for refractory angina (HTG600)

    Evidence-based recommendations on coronary sinus narrowing device implantation for refractory angina in adults. This involves putting a device into the coronary sinus to narrow it with the aim of improving the flow of oxygenated blood throughout the heart muscle.

  42. Supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis (HTG626)

    Evidence-based recommendations on supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in adults. This involves replacing a hip using smaller cuts than are used in standard surgery.

  43. Electrohydraulic lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones (HTG583)

    Evidence-based recommendations on electrohydraulic lithotripsy for difficult-to-treat bile duct stones in adults. This involves breaking up the stone with soundwaves.

  44. Radiofrequency cold ablation for respiratory papillomatosis (HTG295)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency cold ablation for respiratory papillomatosis. This involves using an electrical current to dissolve or shrink the papillomas (non-cancerous growths).

  45. Intraoperative fluorescence angiography for the evaluation of coronary artery bypass graft patency (HTG60)

    Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative flourescence angiography in coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves injecting a small amount of a special dye into the blood vessels near to the heart, using a small laser to activitate it and tracking the dye with a video camera.

  46. Interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours (HTG166)

    Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into a vein and using a special light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

  47. Transperineal template biopsy and mapping of the prostate (HTG237)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal template biopsy of the prostate. This involves inserting many fine needles though the skin between the scrotum and the anus in order to obtain tissue samples from the prostate for testing.

  48. Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions) (HTG191)

    Evidence-based recommendations on tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions). This involves cutting the horizontal muscles of the eye (which move the eye from side to side) and reattaching them at the same place.

  49. Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis of the leg (HTG516)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis of the leg in adults. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into the vein.

  50. Thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (HTG180)

    Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.