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Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent insertion for intracranial atherosclerotic disease. This involves inflating a balloon catheter inserted into an artery in the arm or leg, and positioning a stent in the narrowing to maintain improved blood flow.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous balloon cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation. This involves using a probe attached to a balloon catheter to freeze tissue in one of the chambers on the left side of the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on micropressure therapy for refractory Ménière's disease. This involves inserting a grommet (small tube) through the eardrum into the middle ear and blowing air at low pressure into the inner ear.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on focal therapy using cryoablation for localised stage prostate cancer. This involves using freezing (cryotherapy) needles to find and destroy only the cancerous part of the prostate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. This involves threading a suture through a tunnel made in the bones (tibia and fibula) and tying the ends together to fix the joint.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for gastric antral vascular ectasia. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to stop the bleeding by destroying the enlarged blood vessels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of an epiretinal prosthesis for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves inserting an implant into the eye that receives data from a small camera on the person's glasses and then stimulates healthy cells in the retina to see basic images.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema. This involves inserting coils to reduce airflow to damaged parts of the lung.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on flexible endoscopic treatment of a pharyngeal pouch. This involves improving swallowing by widening the neck of the pouch so that food does not collect in it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis. This involves fixxing a slipped capital femoral epiphysis back into its correct position to reduce the risk of avascular necrosis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for recurrent miscarriage. This involves removing the septum using instruments passed through a thin tube with a camera inserted into the womb.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility. This involves inserting a hysteroscope into the uterus through the cervix after cervical dilation, and excising the septum. The aim is to reduce morbidity and shorten the recovery period.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on laser sheath removal of pacing leads. This involves using a special tube (sheath) placed over the leads in the veins to destroy the scar tissue around the leads and pull the pacemaker lead away from the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004