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Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy in adults and children. This involves inserting a laser into the area of the brain causing seizures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate glue occlusion for varicose veins. This involves injecting medical glue (cyanoacrylate) into a vein to close it with the aim of improving symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for advanced bronchial carcinoma. This involves giving the patient something that makes them sensitive to light, then using special equipment to shine light onto the cancer to activate the substance and destroy some of the cancer.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 August 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on bilateral cervicosacropexy (CESA) or vaginosacropexy (VASA) using mesh for pelvic organ prolapse in adults. This involves replacing weakened or stretched ligaments that support the uterus and hold the pelvic organs in place with mesh tape.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on open prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves open surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 January 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using a balloon filled with cold gas to destroy abnormal cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on intralesional photocoagulation of subcutaneous congenital vascular disorders. This involves inserting a laser fibre into the lesion to deliver the light deep within it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis in adults. This involves spraying the inside of the peritoneal cavity with chemotherapy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for auditory hallucinations. This involves stimulating the brain with pulses of electromagnetic energy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 September 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator under the skin of the chest and connecting it by wires to the vagus nerve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer. This involves using laser energy to destroying the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation to improve muscle strength in chronic respiratory conditions, chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease. This involves delivering electrical impulses to weakened muscles using electrodes placed on the skin.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on miniature lens system implantation for advanced age-related macular degeneration. This involves implanting an artificial lens system into 1 eye only.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 September 2016

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