Guidance
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas. Short electrical pulses of a high voltage current are then passed through the needles. The aim is to destroy the cancer cells.
Next review: April 2020
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Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance
This guidance replaces NICE interventional procedures guidance on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer (IPG442).