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Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of gastric lesions. This involves inserting a thin telescope through the mouth into the stomach to view the area and removing the lesion with special equipment.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of non-ampullary duodenal lesions. This involves using a long camera inserted through the mouth to view the area and removing the abnormal parts of the lining with special instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities. This involves using a laser to remove layers of the cornea in order to produce a smooth, even surface with the aim of improving vision.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic endometrial ablation. This involves using a light-sensitive chemical and laser to destroy the endometrium.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic hysterectomy (including laparoscopic total hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) for endometrial cancer. This involves removing the uterus through several small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery), with the aid of an internal telescope and camera.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of oesophageal dysplasia and neoplasia. This involves inserting a long camera through the mouth into the oesophagus to view the area and removing the abnormal part with special instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty. This involves reshaping the upper arm bone and placing an artificial shoulder joint onto it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2010

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