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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on HemaClear for bloodless surgical field during limb surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

15 July 2019

This quality standard covers the general principles of blood transfusion in adults, young people and children over 1 year old. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. It does not cover specific conditions that blood transfusion is used for.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

15 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on mifamurtide (Mepact) for treating osteosarcoma in people aged 2 to 30 years.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 October 2011

NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the Versajet II hydrosurgery system

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

4 February 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery. This involves repairing a defective valve through one or more small incisions between the ribs rather than one large incision through the breastbone (sternum).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on interspinous distraction procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication. This involves implanting a device into the space between two back bones to relieve pressure on the nerves and, therefore, pain in the legs.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2010

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Permacol for treating anal fistulae .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

23 May 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. This involves using a laser to heat and destroy some of the inside of the disc and shrink the part that is sticking out.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic percutaneous image-guided aspiration of spinal cord cysts. This involves using a needle to drain the cyst and remove pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Last updated

1 August 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on supraorbital minicraniotomy for intracranial aneurysm. This involves clipping or wrapping the aneurysm through a smaller opening made in the skull, above the eyebrow.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 August 2004

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on VAAFT for treating anal fistulae .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

20 April 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain. This involves implanting electrodes in the back, connected to a neurostimulator under the skin to mask the back pain by modulating the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2013

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 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).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 August 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy. This involves inserting surgical instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to find and remove any abnormal glands.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 August 2014