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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction. This involves using heat energy to unblock the obstruction.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 November 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant. This involves inserting a metal implant through the skin and into the centre of the bone of the stump and attaching a prosthetic limb to it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 December 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treating moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson’s. This involves using ultrasound to destroy tissue in the thalamus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 December 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy for treating Parkinson’s. This involves using ultrasound to destroy tissue in an area of the brain linked to Parkinson’s symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 December 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal laser ablation for treating lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves using laser energy to destroy some of the prostate tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

8 January 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity. This involves using an endoscopic device to fold the stomach in on itself and stitch it together to reduce its volume.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 February 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of morbid obesity. This involves folding the stomach in on itself and stitching it together to reduce its volume.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 November 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation for end-stage refractory biventricular heart failure. This involves replacing the 2 lower chambers of the heart with a mechanical device to improve circulation until heart transplantation.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms. This involves injecting thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm. The aim is to form a small clot to plug the ‘hole’ in the artery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome in adults. This involves the stripping away of nerves from the kidney using keyhole surgery to relieve pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on intravascular lithotripsy to treat calcified coronary arteries during percutaneous coronary intervention. This involves using ultrasound shockwaves to break up hard deposits in the arteries, to allow blood to flow more freely.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 February 2025

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. This involves using an anchoring device to hold a stent in place to prevent leaks in an aneurysm repair.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on electrically stimulated intravesical therapy for interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder in adults. This involves putting medicine into the bladder, then sending a small electrical current to the bladder to increase the medicine's absorption.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

9 January 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain. This involves applying heat (radiofrequency) energy to damage the nerves (denervation) that are causing pain in the knee.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2023