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Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula. This involves inserting a collagen plug into the fistula to seal off where it joins the bowel.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of an annular disc implant at lumbar discectomy. This involves inserting an implant to close the hole that is left in a torn disc after any bulging material has been removed during surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on telemetric adjustable pulmonary artery banding for reducing pulmonary hypertension in infants with congenital heart defects. This involves placing a remote-controlled band around the pulmonary artery that can be tightened or loosened to control blood flow.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps. This involves using an endoscope in the bowel plus keyhole surgery through the skin of the abdomen to remove colonic polyps.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 September 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint. This involves replacing the joint with an artificial one.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on assessing motility of the gastrointestinal tract using a wireless capsule. This involves swallowing a capsule that sends bowel information as it passes through the digestive system.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on falloposcopy with coaxial catheter. This involves using a small camera passed through a narrow tube to look inside a woman’s fallopian tubes and see if there are any problems that may be affecting her ability to become pregnant.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using focused ultrasound energy to destroy cardiac tissue and disrupt abnormal electrical impulses.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 July 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser therapy for fetal tumours. This involves inserting a needle through the mother's abdomen to the tumour and using laser energy to shrink it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous cementoplasty for palliative treatment of bony malignancies. This involves injecting a special cement into the bone in order to stabilise it, reduce pain, or both.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on tonsillectomy using ultrasonic scalpel. This involves using high-energy waves to cut the tonsils out and stop the bleeding at the same time.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on short-term circulatory support with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to heart transplantation or recovery. This involves inserting a mechanical device into the chest to help the heart pump blood around the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous fetal balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. This involves opening up the closed pulmonary valve of the babies heart while it is still in the womb using a balloon-like device.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on high dose rate brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves using radiotherapy to treat the cancer from both outside of the body and from within the affected area.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic helium plasma coagulation for the treatment of endometriosis. This involves a minimally invasive procedure used to vaporise endometrial deposits.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2006