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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary facial blushing. This involves cutting off nerve signals to stop the blushing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic trochleoplasty for patellar instability. This involves reshaping the bony anatomy of the trochlea by deepening the groove or elevating the lateral wall.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of oesophageal dysplasia and neoplasia. This involves inserting a long camera through the mouth into the oesophagus to view the area and removing the abnormal part with special instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on trabeculectomy with a biodegradable collagen matrix implant for glaucoma. This involves cutting a small flap in the white of the eye and putting a patch over the flap to help healing and prevent scarring. Fluid slowly drains out of the flap and the patch dissolves over time. The aim is to reduce pressure in the eye and slow or stop damage to sight.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women. This involves putting 2 small balloons on either side of the tube that carries urine from the bladder to support it and reduce leaks.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain in adults. This involves removing the damaged disc and fixing parts of the spine together, to relieve pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on superior rectal artery embolisation for haemorrhoids in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the haemorrhoids with tiny plastic particles or metal coils.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 August 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for glaucoma in adults. This involves using high-intensity ultrasound to destroy a small amount of the tissue that makes fluid in the eye.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 September 2019

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Bair Hugger for measuring core temperature during perioperative care .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

28 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on deep dermal injection of non absorbable gel polymer for HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. This involves injecting the gel polymer under the skin to restore the shape and volume of the areas where fat has been lost.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves performing a vitrectomy and implanting a microchip underneath the macula using a transscleral, then subretinal approach.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis of the upper limb. This involves dividing appropriate parts of the sympathetic chain beside the vertebral column to reduce sweating.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. This involves using a laser to heat and destroy some of the inside of the disc and shrink the part that is sticking out.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus. This involves removing cells called islet cells, which are responsible for the production of insulin, from human donors.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome. This involves removing some of the cartilage or bone, with the aim of reshaping the joint surface.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 July 2011