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Question NICE encourages further research into low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (CXB) for early-stage rectal cancer. Research...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

13 October 2015

NICE encourages further research into preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancer. Trials should be designed to provide...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

12 October 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

7 February 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. This involves removing the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue using specialised instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 November 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy for locally advanced and locally recurrent colorectal cancer. This involves delivering electron beam radiation directly to the tumour during surgery. The aim is to stop the cancer from coming back and spreading further.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

6 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound for localised prostate cancer. This involves using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat up and destroy only the areas of the prostate with cancer (focal therapy). The aim is to destroy the cancer while reducing damage to healthy prostate tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2023

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ERBE flexible cryoprobes for bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

30 September 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on padeliporfin (Tookad) for untreated, unilateral, low-risk prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on palliative photodynamic therapy for treating advanced oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour and using light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for bile duct cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the body that is then activated by a small laser to destroy cancer cells and shrink the blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction. This involves using cold temperatures to destroy the cancer tissue that’s causing a blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy (PDT) for localised inoperable endobronchial cancer (non-small-cell lung cancer). This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the body that is activated by laser light to destroy the cancerous tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for treating recurrent prostate cancer. This involves putting special needles or probes into the prostate and using Argon gas to freeze and destroy the cancerous prostate tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on epidermal radiotherapy using rhenium-188 paste for non-melanoma skin cancer. This involves radioactive paste being spread on foil over the top of the cancer, to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

2 April 2024

Summary of the evidence on avanafil for treating erectile dysfunction to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

12 August 2014