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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome. This involves inserting a fine needle into a nerve just above the ankle and passing a mild electric current to the nerves that control bladder function.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of gastric lesions. This involves inserting a thin telescope through the mouth into the stomach to view the area and removing the lesion with special equipment.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of non-ampullary duodenal lesions. This involves using a long camera inserted through the mouth to view the area and removing the abnormal parts of the lining with special instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on epiretinal brachytherapy for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation therapy used to destroy the new blood vessels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on single-port laparoscopic nephrectomy. This involves removing the kidney using several small incisions (laparoscopy).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance image-guided transcutaneous focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids. This involves using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to locate the fibroids and direct high-intensity ultrasound energy to destroy fibroid tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on drainage, irrigation and fibrinolytic therapy (DRIFT) for post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus in preterm infants. This involves draining excess CSF from the brain, washing out the blood, and breaking down blood clots using drugs (fibrinolytics).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome. This involves removing some of the cartilage or bone, with the aim of reshaping the joint surface.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 September 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive oesophagectomy. This involves making small cuts or holes in the chest wall and inserting a camera and other instruments into the chest cavity to carry out the operation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 September 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic cryotherapy for renal cancer. This involves inserting a surgical instrument (cryoprobe) to apply freezing temperatures to the tumour and destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 August 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome. This involves removing some of the cartilage or bone, with the aim of reshaping the joint surface.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 July 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma. This involves using high-frequency energy to heat the growth and destroy it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous cryotherapy for renal tumours. This involves inserting instruments that apply cold temperatures into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 July 2011