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)
