Laparoscopic cerclage for cervical incompetence to prevent late miscarriage or preterm birth

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic cerclage for cervical incompetence to prevent late miscarriage or preterm birth. This involves placing a stitch around the upper part of the cervix to keep it closed.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: this guidance will be reviewed if there is new evidence or safety concerns.

Guidance development process

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Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance

This guidance replaces NICE interventional procedures guidance on laparoscopic cerclage for prevention of recurrent pregnancy loss due to cervical incompetence (IPG228).