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Evidence-based recommendations on palliative photodynamic therapy for treating advanced oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour and using light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter. This involves inserting a tube through small cuts (keyhole surgery) in the abdomen to remove waste product from the blood.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract. This involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an accommodating lens to allow focusing on near and distant objects.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on injectable bulking agents for faecal incontinence. This involves injecting a material into the muscles around the anus to bulk the sides of the sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency-assisted liver resection. This involves using high-frequency radio waves to remove the cancerous part of the liver with minimal blood loss.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy. This involves inserting a tube through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery) to remove the kidney stones.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 March 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma. This involves using heat from microwave energy to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 March 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on tissue-cultured limbal stem cell allograft transplantation for regrowth of corneal epithelium. This involves taking limbal stem cells from a living or deceased donor, growing them in the laboratory and transplanting them onto the patient’s affected eye(s).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 April 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on lower limb deep vein valve reconstruction for chronic deep venous incompetence. This involves restructuring valves in the deep veins of the legs by various surgical techniques, such as using stitches to repair the valve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 May 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for gastro-oesophageal reflux. This involves inserting hydrogel implants into the wall of the oesophagus to narrow the entrance to the stomach and help prevent reflux.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 June 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic percutaneous image-guided aspiration of spinal cord cysts. This involves using a needle to drain the cyst and remove pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Last updated

1 August 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on corneal implants for the correction of refractive error. This involves inserting clear plastic implants into the cornea to restore eyesight in short-sightedness.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. This involves replacing the damaged parts of the aorta with an artificial piece of blood vessel, performed through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 August 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts. This involves draining the cyst and removing part of the cyst wall through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on corneal implants for keratoconus. This involves inserting clear plastic implants into the cornea to restore eyesight.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2007