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Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating primary lung cancer and metastases in the lung. This involves using electrical pulses to kill cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. This involves mixing a chemical with air or another gas to produce a foam, which is injected into the affected vein using ultrasound imaging to monitor its progress.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on deep dermal injection of non absorbable gel polymer for HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. This involves injecting the gel polymer under the skin to restore the shape and volume of the areas where fat has been lost.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic live donor simple nephrectomy. This involves inserting special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery) to remove a kidney.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous vertebroplasty for spinal metastases. This involves injecting a special bone cement into the spine to relieve pain and stabilise the fracture site.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 September 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for tendinopathy. This involves supplying the tendon with growth factors that start the healing process.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for plantar fasciitis. This involves supplying the connective tissue with growth factors that promote the healing process.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation for right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction. This involves implanting a replacement valve with a wire mesh tube called a stent.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency cold ablation for respiratory papillomatosis. This involves using an electrical current to dissolve or shrink the papillomas (non-cancerous growths).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser atherectomy as an adjunct to balloon angioplasty (with or without stenting) for peripheral arterial disease. This involves using a baloon to widen the artery at the site of the blockage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of morbid obesity. This involves folding the stomach in on itself and stitching it together to reduce its volume.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on complete cytoreduction for pseudomyxoma peritonei (Sugarbaker technique). This involves complete surgical tumour removal with intraoperative heated chemotherapy, and is followed by postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices. This involves using a special cutting device to remove excess debris inside diseased blood vessels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on hand transplant surgery (allotransplantation). This involves transplanting a hand from a recently deceased donor onto the amputated stump.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser coronary angioplasty. This involves using a laser to burn away the deposits blocking the blood vessels of the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 January 2011