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Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions. This involves inserting a probe that uses radiofrequency energy to cut through the breast internally, and removing the lump with a small area of surrounding tissue to test for cancer.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 July 2009

This quality standard covers the routine antenatal care that women and their babies should receive during pregnancy. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

14 February 2023

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on PROPEL sinus implants for maintaining sinus patency after surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

9 February 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure from high spinal cord injuries. This involves keyhole abdominal surgery. The aim is to stimulate and possibly strengthen the diaphragm to help people breathe without a ventilator.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis. This involves inserting a catheter under the skin in the abdomen to drain excess fluid when needed, at home or in community care. The aim is to reduce the need for hospital admissions and improve quality of life.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2022

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Granulox for managing chronic non-healing wounds .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

10 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction. This involves removing the prostate through small cuts in the abdomen, using a fine telescope to see inside the body (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on avatrombopag (Doptelet) for treating primary chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 December 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on belumosudil (Rezurock) for chronic graft-versus-host disease in people 12 years and over after 2 or more systemic treatments.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

7 February 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal albumin dialysis for acute liver failure. This involves using a dialysis machine to remove both water-soluble toxins and toxins that are attached to albumin and accumulate in liver failure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 September 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2010

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates. This involves inserting surgical instruments through small cuts in the chest, and then moving the abdominal organs out of the chest and repairing the diaphragm.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera) and peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) for treating chronic hepatitis B in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 February 2006

This quality standard covers managing symptoms of reflux (regurgitation or bringing up feeds) in babies, children and young people (under 18). It also covers diagnosing and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (also called GORD), which is more severe reflux and heartburn. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

28 January 2016