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Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms. This involves inserting a ‘stent-graft’ device through the femoral artery (in the groin) lining the inside of the aneurysm.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on carotid artery stent placement for symptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a metal mesh called a stent to widen the narrowed carotid artery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for the treatment of liver metastases. This involves using cold temperatures applied through a special needle to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for fibroids. This involves injecting small particles into the blood vessels that take blood to the uterus, via the groin.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation to destroy the new blood vessels, with the aim of slowing down sight loss.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

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

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of gastric lesions. This involves inserting a thin telescope through the mouth into the stomach to view the area and removing the lesion with special equipment.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of non-ampullary duodenal lesions. This involves using a long camera inserted through the mouth to view the area and removing the abnormal parts of the lining with special instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities. This involves using a laser to remove layers of the cornea in order to produce a smooth, even surface with the aim of improving vision.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010