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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in adults. This involves destroying the tissue causing atrial fibrillation using laser energy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 July 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for treating benign thyroid nodules in adults. This involves using heat energy to destroy tissue in the nodules.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on transcervical extracorporeal reverse flow neuroprotection for reducing the risk of stroke during carotid artery stenting in adults. This involves reversing blood flow away from the brain and filtering the blood to remove any debris.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous mechanochemical ablation for varicose veins. This involves using a rotating wire and chemical to close the varicose vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged spinal disc to relieve the symptoms of sciatica.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy for sciatica in adults. This involves removing part of the damaged spinal disc to relieve the symptoms of sciatica.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in adults. This involves inserting and inflating a balloon in blocked blood vessels in the lungs to improve blood flow.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on lumbar subcutaneous shunt. This involves using a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid away so that it doesn’t damage the brain or eyes.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation for treating liver metastases in adults. This involves using heat energy to destroy cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous stimulation of the cervical branch of the vagus nerve to treat cluster headache and migraine in adults. This involves using a small handheld device to stimulate a nerve in the neck.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2016

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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

30 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on stent placement for vena caval obstruction. This involves using a catheter to position a stent, which may be self-expanding or balloon-dilated, across the area of narrowing to relieve it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on holmium laser prostatectomy. This involves using heat from a laser to break down the extra tissue in the prostate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 November 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on electrically stimulated intravesical chemotherapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using a small electrical current to improve the effect of chemotherapy given directly into the bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

30 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves taking plasma from a small amount of the person’s own blood and injecting it into the knee.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2019