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Evidence-based recommendations on collagen injection for vocal cord augmentation. This involves injecting collagen into the affected vocal cord(s).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on computed tomographic (CT) colonography (virtual colonoscopy). This involves using a CT scanner to help doctors see signs of cancer and detect polyps in the colon.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on totally endoscopic robotically assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). This involves using small, remote-controlled robotic arms to carry out the grafting procedure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves freezing and destroying the abnormal cells using a balloon inflated with very cold gas.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 January 2026

Evidence-based recommendations on low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy for rectal cancer. This involves inserting an X-ray tube through the anus into the rectum. The tube is placed in contact with the tumour and releases a low dose of X-ray radiation (brachytherapy) directly to it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 November 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in adults. This involves using an artificial lung to oxygenate the blood outside the body.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 December 2025

Early value assessment (EVA) on digital platforms to support cardiac rehabilitation.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 December 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent–graft placement in thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. This involves placing a stent covered in graft material inside the aorta under X-ray guidance.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using electric field energy to destroy heart cells that are transmitting abnormal electrical impulses.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

10 July 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for native aortic valve regurgitation. This involves implanting a replacement valve inside the faulty native valve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on targeted muscle reinnervation for managing limb amputation pain. This involves attaching nerves that were cut during limb amputation to other nerves in nearby muscles.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on leukapheresis for inflammatory bowel disease. This involves removing a small number of white blood cells from the person’s blood.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of an inactive implant for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing an implant on the outside of the upper part of the stomach wall using keyhole surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

3 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon disimpaction of the baby’s head at emergency caesarean during the second stage of labour. This involves inserting a silicone balloon into the vagina and inflating to lift the baby’s head before starting the caesarean.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 April 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on alcohol-mediated perivascular renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves putting alcohol into the wall of a renal artery to destroy renal nerves.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 March 2025