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Evidence-based recommendations on angioplasty and stenting to treat peripheral arterial disease causing refractory erectile dysfunction in adults. This involves using a device to improve blood flow to the penis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 February 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of pulmonary valve stenosis. This involves passing a small deflated balloon up through a blood vessel at the top of the leg and into the blocked area in the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate (TURP) to treat benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). This involves using a high-voltage electrical current to vaporise some of the prostate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 October 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain. This involves relieving low back pain by delivering heat energy to the damaged disc.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 January 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica. This involves delivering heat energy to the damaged disc annulus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 January 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous coblation of the intervertebral disc for low back pain and sciatica. This involves using heat from an electrode to destroy the tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 January 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression. This involves placing an electromagnetic coil against the scalp, which creates electric currents in certain parts of the brain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves applying low-energy electrical impulses to the sphincter to strengthen the muscle so that less reflux happens.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma. This involves using pulses of radiofrequency heat energy to damage the nerve, with the aim of reducing pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis in adults. This involves fixing a metal frame around the ankle and pulling the joint slightly apart using the frame to allow cartilage regrowth.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves performing a vitrectomy and implanting a microchip underneath the macula using a transscleral, then subretinal approach.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for idiopathic chronic non-obstructive urinary retention. This involves implanting a stimulator device into the upper buttock to restore the ability to empty the bladder voluntarily.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 November 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of an epiretinal prosthesis for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves inserting an implant into the eye that receives data from a small camera on the person's glasses and then stimulates healthy cells in the retina to see basic images.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema. This involves inserting coils to reduce airflow to damaged parts of the lung.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for urge incontinence and urgency-frequency. This involves placing electrodes and connecting them to an implantable pulse generator.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004