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Evidence-based recommendations on laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion. This involves using a special laser device to create a bypass without the need to temporarily interrupt the blood flow to the brain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 February 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-guided catheterisation of the epidural space. This involves using ultrasound scanning to guide a catheter into the space inside the spine to give pain relief or an anaesthetic.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins. This involves using a special light passed underneath the skin to see the veins and removing them by suction.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 January 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the cervical spine. This involves removing the damaged disc and inserting an artificial disc in its place.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on macular translocation with 360° retinotomy for wet age-related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on to a nearby healthier area of the choroid layer.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on limited macular translocation for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on an a nearby healthier area of the retina.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy for peripheral lung lesions. This involves inserting an ultrasound probe via the patient’s nose or mouth into the lungs to obtain images as a guide for taking samples of the lesions.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter endovascular closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect. This involves inserting a small blocking device (called an occluder) into the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection of lower gastrointestinal lesions. This involves inserting a camera through the anus and injecting a solution to raise the affected area for removal.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on arteriovenous crossing sheathotomy for branch retinal vein occlusion. This involves cutting the sheath around the vessels and physically separating them where they cross to improve blood flow through the vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic endoscopic division of epidural adhesions. This involves separating epidural adhesions from the nerves or spinal cord through a small cut near the lower spine (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 February 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture. This involves cutting one or more fibrous bands using a blade or a bevel of a needle.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on suction diathermy adenoidectomy. This involves using heat and suction to remove the adenoids.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of colorectal liver metastases. This involves using heat to destroy cancer cells in the liver.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty (including clam cystoplasty). This involves sewing or stapling a tissue graft from a section of the small intestine (ileum), colon or other substitutes to the urinary bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009