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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 non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain. This involves joining the problem bones together using a non-rigid implant between 2 or more vertebrae.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on interspinous distraction procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication. This involves implanting a device into the space between two back bones to relieve pressure on the nerves and, therefore, pain in the legs.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal template biopsy of the prostate. This involves inserting many fine needles though the skin between the scrotum and the anus in order to obtain tissue samples from the prostate for testing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive total hip replacement. This involves replacing the damaged hip joint (the top part of the upper leg bone and the socket in the hip bone that it fits into) with an artificial one.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome. This involves inserting a fine needle into a nerve just above the ankle and passing a mild electric current to the nerves that control bladder function.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010