3.1
NICE did a rapid review of the published literature on the efficacy and safety of this procedure. This comprised a comprehensive literature search and detailed review of the evidence from 13 sources, which was discussed by the committee. The evidence included 3 systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses, 6 non-randomised comparative studies, 2 case series, 1 case report and 1 review of lung microwave ablation database. It is presented in the summary of key evidence section in the interventional procedures overview. Other relevant literature is in the appendix of the overview.