Guidance

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Laparoscopic cryotherapy for renal cancer.

It replaces the previous guidance on cryotherapy for renal cancers (NICE interventional procedures guidance 207, January 2007).  

Description

Renal cancer occurs in the lining of the very small tubes in the kidney. Cryotherapy involves applying freezing temperatures to the tumour by inserting a surgical instrument (cryoprobe) through several small incisions in the abdomen (‘keyhole’ surgery), with the aid of an internal telescope and camera system (laparoscope). The aim is to destroy cancer cells.

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)