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Evidence-based recommendations on the Foker technique for long-gap oesophageal atresia. This involves pulling slightly on the broken ends of the oesophagus to encourage them to grow towards each other so they can be stitched together to form a complete oesophagus.

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25 January 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. This involves making small ‘keyhole’ openings, either in the back or in the abdomen, to remove the section of kidney that contains the tumour.

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25 January 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on electrosurgery (diathermy and coblation) for tonsillectomy. This involves using heat (diathermy) to 'cut' away the tonsils or radiofrequency energy (coblation) to cut through the soft tissue attaching the tonsils.

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14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) for breastfeeding. This involves cutting through the fold of skin using sharp, blunt-ended scissors so the baby can feed.

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14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on retrobulbar irradiation for thyroid eye disease. This involves using radiation to target the tissue behind the eyeball and reduce inflammation.

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14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer. This involves using narrow instruments to remove the lymph nodes through small, rather than large, openings to reduce the risk of infection and other problems.

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14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation. This involves using screws to fix the bones together to treat atlantoaxial fusion in the neck.

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14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy as a primary treatment for prostate cancer. This involves using cold temperature to freeze and destroy cancer tissue as a first treatment for cancer that hasn't spread far from the prostate.

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23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative blood cell salvage in obstetrics. This involves filtering and washing shed blood and retransfusing it during or after the procedure.

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23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic laser myomectomy. This involves passing a fine telescope (laparascope) through small cuts in the abdomen and uterus wall, and using a laser to destroy the fibroids.

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26 November 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction. This involves using cold temperatures to destroy the cancer tissue that’s causing a blockage.

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23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on automated percutaneous mechanical lumbar discectomy. This involves using an automated device to cut and remove the part of the disc that’s pressing on the nerve.

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23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on metatarsophalangeal joint replacement of the hallux. This involves removing the problem joint and replacing it with an artificial one.

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23 November 2005