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Evidence-based recommendations on bioprosthetic plug insertion for anal fistula in adults. This involves putting a plug into the fistula and stitching it in place.
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Cardiac contractility modulation device implantation for heart failure (HTG520)
Evidence-based recommendations on cardiac contractility modulation device implantation for heart failure in adults. This involves placing a device under the skin of the chest, which delivers electrical pulses to make the heart contract more strongly.
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Implantation of a duodenal–jejunal bypass sleeve for managing obesity (HTG323)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve for managing obesity. This involves attaching a sleeve to the upper part of the bowel to slow digestion.
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of prostatic urethral lift implants to treat lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves pulling back the parts of the prostate that are pressing on the urethra so that it's no longer blocked.
Implanting a baroreceptor stimulation device for resistant hypertension (HTG387)
Evidence-based recommendations on implanting a baroreceptor stimulation device for resistant hypertension. This involves using electrical impulses from the device that stimulate baroreceptors to help the body lower blood pressure.
Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for brain tumours. This involves giving the patient a drug that makes the tissue sensitive to light and then activating it with a laser light source to destroy the tumour cells.
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Irreversible electroporation for primary liver cancer (HTG532)
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.
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Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for congenital aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.
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Endoscopic duodenal mucosal resurfacing for insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes (HTG721)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic duodenal mucosal resurfacing for insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. This involves using heat to destroy the lining of the duodenum to encourage a new lining to grow.
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Vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis in children and young people (HTG628)
Evidence-based recommendations on vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis in children and young people. This involves fixing a cord to screws that have been placed into the vertebral bodies (bone discs in the spine), and pulling it taut to restrict growth on the long side of the spine.
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Endoscopic full thickness removal of gastrointestinal stromal tumours of the stomach (HTG612)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic full thickness removal of gastrointestinal stromal tumours of the stomach. This involves removing a tumour using an endoscope and forceps. The aim is to remove the tumour without the need for open surgery.
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for calcific tendinopathy in the shoulder (HTG645)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for calcific tendinopathy in the shoulder. This involves placing a device on the skin that delivers short pulses of sound into the shoulder. The aim is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.
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Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis. This involves destroying a nerve in the nose to reduce chronic rhinitis symptoms.
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Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (HTG661)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves an endoscopic fastening device being inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, along with an endoscope for constant visualisation. The device is used to attach the fundus to the anterior and left lateral wall of the distal oesophagus slightly above the oesophagogastric junction.
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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.