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permanent stoma with a synthetic or biological mesh to prevent a parastomal hernia shows there are serious but well-recognised...
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for gastro-oesophageal reflux. This involves inserting hydrogel implants into the wall of the oesophagus to narrow the entrance to the stomach and help prevent reflux.
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This guideline covers routine preoperative tests for people aged over 16 who are having elective surgery. It aims to reduce unnecessary testing by advising which tests to offer people before minor, intermediate and major or complex surgery, taking into account specific comorbidities (cardiovascular, renal and respiratory conditions and diabetes and obesity). It does not cover pregnant women or people having cardiothoracic procedures or neurosurgery.
Discontinued Reference number: GID-CGWAVE0771
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people: diagnosis and management (NG1)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in children and young people (under 18s). It aims to raise awareness of symptoms that need investigating and treating, and to reassure parents and carers that regurgitation is common in infants under 1 year.
Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves applying low-energy electrical impulses to the sphincter to strengthen the muscle so that less reflux happens.
Dyspepsia and gastro‑oesophageal reflux disease in adults (QS96)
This quality standard covers investigating and managing symptoms of dyspepsia (indigestion) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn or reflux) in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Advice to support self-management
- Quality statement 2: Urgent endoscopy
- Quality statement 3: Testing conditions for Helicobacter pylori
- Quality statement 4: Discussion about referral for non-urgent endoscopy
- Quality statement 5: Referral to a specialist service
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Fetoscopic prenatal repair for open neural tube defects in the fetus (HTG536)
Evidence-based recommendations on fetoscopic prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves keyhole surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.
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Open prenatal repair for open neural tube defects in the fetus (HTG537)
Evidence-based recommendations on open prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves open surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.
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Laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids with power morcellation (HTG589)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids with power morcellation in adults. This involves cutting the fibroids into small pieces to remove them.
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Single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy for treating morbid obesity (HTG423)
Evidence-based recommendations on single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy for treating morbid obesity. This involves reducing the size of the stomach and small intestine to reduce the amount of food absorbed.
Evidence-based recommendations on PeritX for vacuum-assisted drainage of treatment-resistant, recurrent malignant ascites.
Robot-assisted surgery for soft tissue procedures: early value assessment (HTG742)
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on robot-assisted surgery for soft tissue procedures.
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This guideline covers managing colorectal (bowel) cancer in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve quality of life and survival for adults with colorectal cancer through management of local disease and secondary tumours (metastatic disease).