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Evidence-based recommendations on fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous balloon cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation. This involves using a probe attached to a balloon catheter to freeze tissue in one of the chambers on the left side of the heart.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for Barrett’s oesophagus. This involves using a balloon filled with cold gas to destroy abnormal cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 October 2020

Question NICE encourages further research into endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's oesophagus with no dysplasia. Studies...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

IPG520/1 Question NICE encourages further research into radiofrequency ablation for gastric antral vascular ectasia and collaborative...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

6 October 2015

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on SimpliCT laser-guided needle placement in interventional radiology .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

7 March 2017

IPG758/1 Question Evidence on the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases is limited...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

5 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation (IRE) for treating renal cancer. This involves using electrical pulses to kill cancer cells, applied directly to the tumour through special needles.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the knee. This involves using a radiofrequency probe to heat and smooth any defects and rough edges in the cartilage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2014

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Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Status

Topic selection

Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation for treating liver metastases in adults. This involves using heat energy to destroy cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous ultrasound-guided microwave ablation for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules. This involves using microwaves from a wire inserted into the nodule to heat and destroy it (ablation).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 November 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic exclusion of the left atrial appendage in atrial fibrillation (with or without other cardiac surgery) for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves inserting a camera and instruments through small cuts in the chest and closing the left atrial appendage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate glue occlusion for varicose veins. This involves injecting medical glue (cyanoacrylate) into a vein to close it with the aim of improving symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic cryotherapy for renal cancer. This involves inserting a surgical instrument (cryoprobe) to apply freezing temperatures to the tumour and destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2011