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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouch. This involves stapling the opening of the pharyngeal pouch through a specially designed endoscope.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 November 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on collagen injection for vocal cord augmentation. This involves injecting collagen into the affected vocal cord(s).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on computed tomographic (CT) colonography (virtual colonoscopy). This involves using a CT scanner to help doctors see signs of cancer and detect polyps in the colon.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on totally endoscopic robotically assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). This involves using small, remote-controlled robotic arms to carry out the grafting procedure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves freezing and destroying the abnormal cells using a balloon inflated with very cold gas.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 January 2026

Evidence-based recommendations on VA ECMO for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in adults with refractory cardiac arrest. This involves using an artificial lung to oxygenate the blood outside the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 October 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy for rectal cancer. This involves inserting an X-ray tube through the anus into the rectum. The tube is placed in contact with the tumour and releases a low dose of X-ray radiation (brachytherapy) directly to it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 November 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in adults. This involves using an artificial lung to oxygenate the blood outside the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 December 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent–graft placement in thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. This involves placing a stent covered in graft material inside the aorta under X-ray guidance.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using electric field energy to destroy heart cells that are transmitting abnormal electrical impulses.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

10 July 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for native aortic valve regurgitation. This involves implanting a replacement valve inside the faulty native valve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve pacing for ventilator-dependent high cervical spinal cord injury. This involves stimulating the phrenic nerve to make the diaphragm contract, helping people to breathe without a ventilator.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 August 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on caval valve implantation for tricuspid regurgitation in adults. This involves implanting valves into 1 or both caval veins without disturbing the tricuspid valve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 August 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve pacing for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. This involves direct stimulation of the phrenic nerve, to produce the inhalation phrase of breathing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 August 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive percutaneous surgical techniques with internal fixation for correcting hallux valgus. This involves cutting into the big toe to remove the bunion and securing the bones at the front of the foot.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 June 2024