Tag: general surgery

LLR Policy for the use of Surgical Biological Mesh

Category Threshold Criteria Acellular dermal matrices is an established medical device used for a variety of surgical interventions in the UK with improved outcomes for patients. There is a significant […]

Policy for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Approved Referral Pathways

1 INTRODUCTION This policy describes the clinical threshold and exclusion criteria which the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Integrated Care Board (ICB) has agreed to for planned procedures and treatments […]

LLR Policy for Scar Reduction

Category Threshold Criteria Complete scar removal is not possible, but most scars will gradually fade and become paler over time.  A number of treatments are available that may improve a […]

LLR Policy for Rectal Bleeding

Category Threshold Criteria Applicable OPCS Codes This policy relates to the following indications Eligibility Presentation in Primary Care Does the patient have higher risk of pathology? – Review against the […]

LLR Policy for Gender Identity Disorder– Treatment not included in the original package of care

NHS England funds gender identity disorder surgical services as part of specialised commissioning, with services provided by specialist gender identity surgical providers. NHS commissioning » Specialised services (england.nhs.uk) This includes […]

LLR Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)

Category Threshold Criteria Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refer to a group of clinical symptoms involving the bladder, urinary sphincter, urethra, and, in men, the prostate.  LUTS are a common problem. The pathway enables that full […]

LLR Policy for Gastro Fundoplication for Chronic Reflux Oesophagitis

Category Threshold Criteria The procedure is used to tighten the ring of muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus, which helps to stop acid leaking up from the stomach. It’s carried […]

LLR Policy for Circumcision- Male all Ages

Category Threshold Criteria Male circumcision is an operation to remove the foreskin (the skin covering the top of the penis).  It is mostly done in babies and young children but […]

LLR Removal of Lipoma

Category Threshold Criteria Lipomas are harmless soft, fatty lumps that grow under the skin and do not usually require any treatment. Eligibility Surgical removal of lipoma where:·       Lesion at least […]

LLR Policy for Liposuction

The LLR  ICB do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances The INDIVIDUAL FUNDING REQUEST process, forms and guidance are available via […]