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Evidence-based recommendations on suction diathermy adenoidectomy. This involves using heat and suction to remove the adenoids.
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Electrosurgery (diathermy and coblation) for tonsillectomy (IPG150)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrosurgery (diathermy and coblation) for tonsillectomy. This involves using heat (diathermy) to 'cut' away the tonsils or radiofrequency energy (coblation) to cut through the soft tissue attaching the tonsils.
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This guideline covers preventing and treating surgical site infections in adults, young people and children who are having a surgical procedure involving a cut through the skin. It focuses on methods used before, during and after surgery to minimise the risk of infection.
Register an interest in this interventional procedure NICE has been notified about this procedure and it is part of its work programme....
Evidence-based recommendations on tonsillectomy using ultrasonic scalpel. This involves using high-energy waves to cut the tonsils out and stop the bleeding at the same time.
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Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency treatment for haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using radiofrequency energy to shrink the haemorrhoids.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on eXroid for internal haemorrhoids .
Electrocautery cutting balloon treatment for pelviureteric junction obstruction (IPG324)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrocautery cutting balloon treatment for pelviureteric junction obstruction. This involves widening the renal pelvis by inserting a catheter with a balloon and wire into the urinary tract.
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Radiofrequency cold ablation for respiratory papillomatosis (IPG434)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency cold ablation for respiratory papillomatosis. This involves using an electrical current to dissolve or shrink the papillomas (non-cancerous growths).
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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic surgery for treating inguinal hernia.
Evidence-based recommendations on electrotherapy for treating grade I to III haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using electric current to shrink the haemorrhoids.
Mega Soft Patient Return Electrode for use during monopolar electrosurgery (MTG11)
Evidence-based recommendations on Mega Soft Patient Return Electrode for use during monopolar electrosurgery.
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouch. This involves stapling the opening of the pharyngeal pouch through a specially designed endoscope.
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Flexible endoscopic treatment of a pharyngeal pouch (IPG513)
Evidence-based recommendations on flexible endoscopic treatment of a pharyngeal pouch. This involves improving swallowing by widening the neck of the pouch so that food does not collect in it.