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Evidence-based recommendations on flexible endoscopic treatment of a pharyngeal pouch. This involves improving swallowing by widening the neck of the pouch so that food does not collect in it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2015

In development Reference number: GID-TA10745 Expected publication date:  17 July 2024

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

Evidence-based recommendations on catheterless oesophageal pH monitoring. This involves placing a small wireless capsule in the gullet to check the level of acid.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 July 2006

Discontinued Reference number: GID-TA10397

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

Evidence-based recommendations on birch bark extract (Filsuvez) for treating partial thickness wounds associated with dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa in people aged 6 months and over.

Result type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

20 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on pertuzumab (Perjeta) for treating HER2-positive breast cancer that is locally advanced, inflammatory, or early-stage with a high risk of recurrence, in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for untreated PD-L1-positive metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

18 July 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour which is then activated by a light to destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on stent placement for vena caval obstruction. This involves using a catheter to position a stent, which may be self-expanding or balloon-dilated, across the area of narrowing to relieve it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Discontinued Reference number: GID-TAG398

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for primary liver cancer in adults. This involves passing short electrical pulses of high-voltage current into the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 November 2019

Discontinued Reference number: GID-TA10567

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

Discontinued Reference number: GID-TA11008

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic liver resection. This involves making small incisions (keyhole surgery) to remove the parts of the liver that are benign or cancerous.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into a vein and using a special light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 April 2008