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Microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma

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IP Guidance Number: IPG214
 
Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Description:
Microwave ablation is a process that uses microwave energy to kill cells. When it is used in the treatment of liver cancer, the energy is applied directly to the tumour through a special needle; the heat from the microwaves destroys the cancer cells
Arrangements:

Normal

Topic Area:

Cancer
Digestive system

Specialty:

Clinical oncology
Medical oncology

Specialist advice has
been sought from:

Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.

British Association of Surgical Oncology.

British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiologists.

British Society of Interventional Radiology

Date notified to NICE: 29 March 2006
Provisional Consultation Date: Winter 2006
Guidance Publication Date: 28 March 2007
Contact Details:
Project Manager
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Technical Lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Steven Barnes
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA


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