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  1. Interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer (IPG89)

    Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer. This involves using laser energy to destroying the cancer cells.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 September 2004
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  2. Irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer (IPG579)

    Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas and using short electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    3 May 2017
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  3. Photodynamic therapy for bile duct cancer (IPG134)

    Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for bile duct cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the body that is then activated by a small laser to destroy cancer cells and shrink the blockage.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 July 2005
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  4. Xevinapant with platinum-based chemotherapy and radiotherapy for untreated locally advanced squamous cell head and neck cancer [ID6199]

    In development [GID-TA11166] Expected publication date: TBC

    Technology appraisal guidance
    In development

  5. Lorlatinib for previously treated ALK-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (TA628)

    Evidence-based recommendations on lorlatinib (Lorviqua) for previously treated ALK-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

    Technology appraisal guidance
    Published
    13 May 2020
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  6. Radiofrequency ablation for colorectal liver metastases (IPG327)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of colorectal liver metastases. This involves using heat to destroy cancer cells in the liver.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    16 December 2009
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  7. Prophylactic cranial irradiation compared with routine MRI follow-up in extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer: What is the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of prophylactic cranial irradiation compared with routine MRI follow-up in people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer without brain metastases?

    committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale on thoracic radiotherapy and prophylactic cranial irradiation in SCLC...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    27 April 2023

  8. Cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction (IPG142)

    Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction. This involves using cold temperatures to destroy the cancer tissue that’s causing a blockage.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    23 November 2005
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  9. NICE encourages further research into preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancer. Trials should be designed to provide clear data on the efficacy of this procedure, whether or not other adjunctive treatments are used. Research should document adjunctive treatments and details of patient selection. Outcomes should include local recurrence, survival, disease-free survival and quality of life. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.

    boost to external beam radiotherapy. Evidence on the clinical efficacy of the procedure if used without external beam...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    12 October 2015

  10. Risk of systemic anticancer treatment in people with cancer and COVID-19: Are patients with cancer and COVID-19 who are receiving/have recently received systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) (that is, within the 4 weeks preceding a diagnosis of COVID-19) at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness or death?

    COVID-19 between people who have received SACT alone, radiotherapy alone, or both SACT and radiotherapy if there is a...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    21 October 2021

  11. Laparoscopic cystectomy (IPG287)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic cystectomy. This involves removing the bladder using small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    25 February 2009
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  12. Photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions) (IPG155)

    Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions). This involves applying (or sometimes injecting) a photosensitising agent and using light to activate it, destroying the tumour cells.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 February 2006
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  13. Transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (IPG58)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using a laser to heat and seal up the blood vessels that are causing the problems.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 May 2004
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  14. Laparoscopic hysterectomy (including laparoscopic total hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) for endometrial cancer (IPG356)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic hysterectomy (including laparoscopic total hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) for endometrial cancer. This involves removing the uterus through several small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery), with the aid of an internal telescope and camera.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 September 2010
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  15. Endoscopic submucosal dissection of oesophageal dysplasia and neoplasia (IPG355)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of oesophageal dysplasia and neoplasia. This involves inserting a long camera through the mouth into the oesophagus to view the area and removing the abnormal part with special instruments.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 September 2010
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    Sections for IPG355