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Evidence-based recommendations on midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritis in adults. This involves using a metal implant to create an artificial wrist joint, to relieve pain and maintain movement.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 October 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on bioprosthetic plug insertion for anal fistula in adults. This involves putting a plug into the fistula and stitching it in place.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 September 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for glaucoma in adults. This involves using high-intensity ultrasound to destroy a small amount of the tissue that makes fluid in the eye.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 September 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on implant insertion for prominent ears in children, young people and adults. This involves inserting small curved implants under the skin of each ear.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 September 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular insertion of an intrasaccular wire-mesh blood-flow disruption device for intracranial aneurysms in adults. This involves inserting a wire-mesh device into the aneurysm to act as a plug when a blood clot forms inside it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 August 2019

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Evidence-based recommendations on prostate artery embolisation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the prostate with tiny plastic particles.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on robot-assisted kidney transplant in adults. This involves the surgeon using a robot to help with a kidney transplant.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on nerve transfer to partially restore upper limb function in people with tetraplegia. This involves connecting an undamaged, functioning, but non-essential nerve near the injury to the damaged essential nerve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mesh pectopexy for apical prolapse of the uterus or vagina. This involves inserting mesh to hold the uterus or the top of the vagina in place.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 March 2018