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Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a double balloon catheter for induction of labour in pregnant women without previous caesarean section. The catheter aims to help induction by causing dilation of the cervix when the cervix is unfavourable for induction. The double balloon squeezes the cervix and stimulates local prostaglandin release, which leads to cervical ripening.
Evidence-based recommendations on subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease. This involves putting very thin needles into the brain through small holes made in the skull.
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Implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for chronic cluster headache (HTG378)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for chronic cluster headache. This involves implanting a device into the cheek to stimulate a group of nerves called the sphenopalatine ganglion.
Evidence-based recommendations on electrotherapy for treating grade I to III haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using electric current to shrink the haemorrhoids.
Suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (HTG374)
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.
Ab externo canaloplasty for primary open-angle glaucoma (HTG448)
Evidence-based recommendations on ab externo canaloplasty for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves widening the eye’s main draining canal by inserting a tiny tube, then removing the tube and stitching the canal to keep it open.
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency treatment for haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using radiofrequency energy to shrink the haemorrhoids.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for aortic stenosis (HTG446)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic stenosis. This involves inserting a new valve through a catheter, usually by way of a large blood vessel at the top of the leg, into the heart and inside the existing faulty valve.
Uterine suspension using mesh (including sacrohysteropexy) to repair uterine prolapse (HTG445)
Evidence-based recommendations on uterine suspension using mesh (including sacrohysteropexy) to repair uterine prolapse in women. This involves attaching mesh from the uterus or cervix either to the bone at the base of the spine or to a ligament in the pelvis to hold the uterus in place.
Sacrocolpopexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse (HTG444)
Evidence-based recommendations on sacropolpopexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse in women. This involves attaching mesh, usually from the top of the vagina to the base of the spine, to support the pelvic organs.
Infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh to repair uterine prolapse (HTG443)
Evidence-based recommendations on infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh to repair uterine prolapse in women. This involves attaching mesh from the buttocks to the top of the vagina to hold the uterus in place.
Infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse (HTG442)
Evidence-based recommendations on infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh to repair vaginal vault prolapse in women. This involves attaching mesh from the buttocks to the top of the vagina to hold the vagina in place.
Evidence-based recommendations on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire. This involves injecting dye through a narrow tube inserted into the fallopian tube and if this does not unblock it, using a guidewire.
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Endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps (HTG439)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps. This involves using a special device to remove the polyp and seal the bowel wall closed afterwards.
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Irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer (HTG437)
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas and using short electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.