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Microwave ablation for the treatment of metastases in the liver

Guidance issued Guidance issued
 
IP Guidance Number: IPG220
 
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 for the treatment of metastases in the liver.
Description:
 Microwave ablation is a process that uses the heat from microwave energy to kill cells. When it is used in the treatment of liver cancer that has spread from other parts of the body, the energy is applied directly to the tumour through a special needle.
Arrangements:

Other (see guidance)
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: Spring 2006
Guidance Publication Date: 23 May 2007
Contact Details:
Project Manager
(for general enquiries or comments)		 Ben Doak
ip@nice.org.uk
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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