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Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia with intracorporeal temperature monitoring for hypoxic perinatal brain injury. This involves cooling either the baby's head or whole body to prevent brain damage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on mini-incision surgery for total knee replacement. This involves using specially designed instruments to replace the knee using a smaller incision.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic pyeloplasty. This involves refashioning the pelviureteric junction (PUJ), operating through several small incisions (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on epithelial radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on haemorrhoidal artery ligation. This involves tying the blood vessels and folding up the inside lining of the bowel to reduce blood supply to the haemorrhoids and make them shrink.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the cervical spine. This involves removing the damaged disc and inserting an artificial disc in its place.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on macular translocation with 360° retinotomy for wet age-related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on to a nearby healthier area of the choroid layer.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on limited macular translocation for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on an a nearby healthier area of the retina.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy for peripheral lung lesions. This involves inserting an ultrasound probe via the patient’s nose or mouth into the lungs to obtain images as a guide for taking samples of the lesions.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter endovascular closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect. This involves inserting a small blocking device (called an occluder) into the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection of lower gastrointestinal lesions. This involves inserting a camera through the anus and injecting a solution to raise the affected area for removal.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on arteriovenous crossing sheathotomy for branch retinal vein occlusion. This involves cutting the sheath around the vessels and physically separating them where they cross to improve blood flow through the vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic endoscopic division of epidural adhesions. This involves separating epidural adhesions from the nerves or spinal cord through a small cut near the lower spine (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 February 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture. This involves cutting one or more fibrous bands using a blade or a bevel of a needle.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on suction diathermy adenoidectomy. This involves using heat and suction to remove the adenoids.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009