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Evidence-based recommendations on normothermic extracorporeal preservation of hearts for transplant after brainstem death. This technique is used to store a donor heart for longer before being transplanted.
Mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke (HTG403)
Evidence-based recommendations on mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a device to remove the blood clot from the brain to restore normal blood flow.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Percutaneous coblation of the intervertebral disc for low back pain and sciatica (HTG397)
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.
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression (HTG396)
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.
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.
Radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton's) neuroma (HTG394)
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.
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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.
Insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa (HTG392)
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.
Sacral nerve stimulation for idiopathic chronic non-obstructive urinary retention (HTG391)
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor liver transplantation. This involves replacing a diseased or damaged liver with a healthy one from a living human donor.
Evidence-based recommendations on artificial anal sphincter implantation. This involves placing a circular cuff under the skin around the anus.
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