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Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure in people with motor neurone disease. This involves implanting electrodes into the diaphragm to make it contract. This gradually strengthens the diaphragm and may eventually help the person to breathe without a ventilator.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 September 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of morbid obesity. This involves folding the stomach in on itself and stitching it together to reduce its volume.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 November 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on removal, preservation and subsequent reimplantation of ovarian tissue to prevent symptoms from the menopause. This involves removing a small piece of ovarian tissue using keyhole surgery, freezing and storing it. After menopause starts, the tissue is thawed and transplanted under the skin of the armpit, abdomen or forearm, with the aim of producing oestrogen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 September 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease in adults. This involves implanting a stent (small tube) into a narrowed artery to widen it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting implants that expand and press together, forming a ring that creates an artificial sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 January 2021

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline CG173.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Published

24 March 2010

This evidence summary was withdrawn in September 2017 as the medicine is no longer available.

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

21 June 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying heat to the fistula.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 April 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on leukapheresis for inflammatory bowel disease. This involves removing a small number of white blood cells from the person’s blood.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation for urinary incontinence in adults. This involves stimulating nerves and muscles in the pelvic floor to strengthen the muscles and reduce urine leaks.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic uterine fibroids in adults. This involves inserting a device through the cervix into the womb to destroy the fibroid using radiofrequency energy.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

31 March 2021

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 laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy. This involves surgically removing the uterus using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic colostomy. This involves placing a plastic tube in the bowel that runs back through a small opening in the abdomen to allow waste to pass through to a drainage bag worn outside the body.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on relugolix–estradiol–norethisterone acetate (Ryeqo) for treating moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in adults of reproductive age.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

19 October 2022