Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic mechanical tissue removal (hysteroscopic morcellation) for uterine fibroids in adults. This involves cutting the fibroids into small pieces to remove them.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: August 2024

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance

This guidance replaces NICE interventional procedures guidance on hysteroscopic morcellation of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) (IPG522).

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)