Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic titanium ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in adults. This involves putting a
Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic stenosis. This involves inserting a new valve through a catheter
Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lymphoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove the build-up of fluid and excess fat
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency treatment for haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using radiofrequency energy to shrink the haemorrhoids
Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer in adults. This involves
Evidence-based recommendations on ab externo canaloplasty for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves widening the eye’s main draining canal by
Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for symptomatic breast fibroadenoma in adults. This involves using high-frequency sound wave
Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure in people with high spinal cord
Evidence-based recommendations on extracranial to intracranial bypass for intracranial atherosclerosis. This involves joining a blood vessel from outside the
Evidence-based recommendations on processed nerve allografts to repair peripheral nerve discontinuities. This involves using a specially treated nerve
Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal mesh repair of anterior or posterior vaginal wall prolapse. This involves inserting a mesh to replace tissue that
Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema. This involves placing small one-way valves in some airways
Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous microwave ablation for severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis in adults. This involves using microwaves to
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous venoplasty for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in people with multiple sclerosis. This involves
Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia for acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a cooling device to reduce the body’s
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device to prevent cerebral embolism during TAVI in adults. This involves
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis of the leg in adults. This involves removing the clot
Evidence-based recommendations on bronchoscopic thermal vapour ablation for upper-lobe emphysema in adults. This involves passing a bronchoscope (a tube with a
Evidence-based recommendations on unilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson’s disease in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy for treating symptomatic thoracic disc herniation (TDH/disc bulge)
Evidence-based recommendations on laser sheath removal of pacing (pacemaker) leads
Evidence-based recommendations on falloposcopy with coaxial catheter for investigating and treating subfertility in women
Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for treating overactive bladder (urge incontinence and urgency-frequency)
Evidence-based recommendations on prostatic urethral temporary implant insertion for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia
Evidence-based recommendations on collagen paste for closing an anal fistula in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Evidence-based recommendations on catheterless oesophageal pH monitoring (placing small wireless capsule in gullet to check the level of acid)
Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation (permanent electrodes planted in brain) for tremor and dystonia (excluding Parkinson's disease)
Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD)
Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy as a primary treatment for prostate cancer
Evidence-based recommendations on direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation (to treat atlantoaxial fusion in the neck)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic axillary lymph node retrieval for breast cancer
Evidence-based recommendations on retrobulbar irradiation for thyroid eye disease (dysthyroid eye disease/Graves' eye disease/Graves' ophthalmopathy/thyroid
Evidence-based recommendations on division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) for breastfeeding
Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for non-melanoma skin tumours (including premalignant and primary non-metastatic skin lesions)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy for benign (non-cancerous) breast lesions (fibroadenoma)
Evidence-based recommendations on endometrial cryotherapy for menorrhagia (heavy periods/menstrual bleeding)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer (keyhole surgery to remove lymph nodes)
Evidence-based recommendations on holmium laser prostatectomy (removal of the prostate) for treating Benign prostatic obstruction (BPO)
Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic helium plasma coagulation for the treatment of endometriosis. This involves a minimally invasive procedure used
Evidence-based recommendations on high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for localised prostate cancer
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures (osteoporotic breaks in the back)
Evidence-based recommendations on retrograde uretral sphincterometry (to test urethral function)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrosurgery (diathermy and coblation) for tonsillectomy (surgery to remove the tonsils)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (keyhole surgery to remove kidney tumours)
Evidence-based recommendations on the Foker technique for long-gap oesophageal atresia (OA/TOF)
Evidence-based recommendations on bone-anchored cystourethropexy for treating stress urinary incontinence in women. Bone-anchored cystourethropexy is a
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser therapy for fetal tumours