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Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for the treatment of liver metastases. This involves using very short electrical field pulses delivered over several minutes to destroy the tumour and a small surrounding tissue margin.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour which is then activated by a light to destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on fetal cystoscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary outflow tract obstruction. This involves inserting a tube with a flexible camera through small cuts in the mother's abdomen to identify and open any blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic saphenous vein harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves removing the vein under endoscopic guidance through a small cut near the knee (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab (Opdivo) with chemotherapy for neoadjuvant treatment of resectable non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 March 2023

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on ClearWay RX for drug delivery to coronary artery thrombotic lesions

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

11 March 2016

Summary of the evidence on infliximab for treating refractory extrapulmonary sarcoidosis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

17 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on fetal vesico–amniotic shunt for lower urinary tract outflow obstruction. This involves inserting a cannula through the mother's abdominal and uterine walls into the amniotic cavity and subsequently into the bladder of the fetus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on new generation cardiac CT scanners (Aquilion ONE, Brilliance iCT, Discovery CT750 HD and Somatom Definition Flash) for cardiac imaging in people with suspected or known coronary artery disease in whom imaging is difficult with earlier generation CT scanners

Result type

Diagnostics guidance

Last updated

6 July 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on entrectinib (Rozlytrek) for treating neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion-positive solid tumours in adults and children over 12 years.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on colistimethate sodium (Colobreathe) and tobramycin (TOBI Podhaler) dry powders for inhalation for treating pseudomonas lung infection in cystic fibrosis in people of 6 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 March 2013

This guideline covers assessing and managing suspected or confirmed cirrhosis in people who are 16 years or older. It aims to improve how cirrhosis is identified and diagnosed, and gives advice on the monitoring, prevention and early management of complications.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

8 September 2023

safety shows that there is a significant risk of periprocedural stroke and death. Source guidance details Comes from guidance...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves inserting a catheter into major vessels of the groin, which is advanced to the heart, to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on intravascular lithotripsy for calcified arteries in peripheral arterial disease. This involves using pressure waves to soften arterial plaque and widen the artery to improve blood flow.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 January 2024