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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic cystectomy. This involves removing the bladder using small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic endoscopic division of epidural adhesions. This involves separating epidural adhesions from the nerves or spinal cord through a small cut near the lower spine (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 February 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive total hip replacement. This involves replacing the damaged hip joint (the top part of the upper leg bone and the socket in the hip bone that it fits into) with an artificial one.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy for treating lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct obstruction. This involves making a connection that bypasses the blocked area so that the tears can drain straight into the nose.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty (including clam cystoplasty). This involves sewing or stapling a tissue graft from a section of the small intestine (ileum), colon or other substitutes to the urinary bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Summary of the evidence on insulin degludec for treating type 2 diabetes to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

10 September 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on romosozumab (EVENITY) for severe osteoporosis in people after menopause who are at high risk of fracture.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided percutaneous laser ablation for primary and secondary liver tumours. This involves heating up liver tissue to destroy tumours.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 May 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve pacing for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. This involves direct stimulation of the phrenic nerve, to produce the inhalation phrase of breathing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

21 August 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on gastroelectrical stimulation for gastroparesis. This involves using a stimulating device to send electrical impulses to the stomach muscles to help them work normally.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 May 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction. This involves fixing a metal frame around the knee to take weight off the joint and encourage the cartilage to repair itself.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire. This involves injecting dye through a narrow tube inserted into the fallopian tube and if this does not unblock it, using a guidewire.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on elranatamab (Elrexfio) for treating relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma after 3 or more treatments in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

11 December 2024

In development Reference number: GID-TA11115 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 October 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on electrically stimulated intravesical chemotherapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using a small electrical current to improve the effect of chemotherapy given directly into the bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

30 January 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia or no dysplasia. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and promote the growth of healthy normal cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into a vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 November 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on Sleepio to treat insomnia and insomnia symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

20 May 2022

In development Reference number: GID-TA11531 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

Evidence-based recommendations on selective internal radiation therapy for unresectable primary intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in adults. This involves injecting tiny radioactive ‘beads’ into blood vessels that supply the liver, where they become trapped and release radiation directly into the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

31 October 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance therapy for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves placing a magnetic resonance device over the knee to stimulate cartilage to heal and relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 August 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate instillation for occlusion of parotid sinuses. This involves injecting a solution of lipiodiol and cyanoacrylate via the sinus into the parotid gland, sealing the sinus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on immunosuppressive therapies for preventing kidney rejection in adults. The therapies are basiliximab (Simulect), immediate-release tacrolimus (Adoport, Capexion, Modigraf, Prograf, Tacni, Vivadex), mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept and non-branded versions), rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulin (Thymoglobuline), prolonged-release tacrolimus (Advagraf, Envarsus), mycophenolate sodium (Myfortic, Ceptava), sirolimus (Rapamune), everolimus (Certican) and belatacept (Nulojix).

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

11 October 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on cytoreduction surgery with hyperthermic intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis. This involves surgically removing visible cancer and bathing the abdominal cavity with heated chemotherapy fluid to reach any remaining cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

3 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on electrochemotherapy for metastases in the skin from tumours of non-skin origin and melanoma. This involves applying short, powerful pulses of electricity to the tumour, allowing an anticancer drug to pass through into the cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2013

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digitally enabled therapies for adults with depression.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

14 January 2025

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

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.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

23 July 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for the secondary prevention of recurrent paradoxical embolism in divers. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on tonsillectomy using ultrasonic scalpel. This involves using high-energy waves to cut the tonsils out and stop the bleeding at the same time.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on beta interferons (Avonex, Betaferon, Extavia, Rebif) and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) for treating multiple sclerosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

27 June 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on breast reconstruction using lipomodelling after breast cancer treatment. This involves taking fat from the abdomen or thighs and injecting it into the breast in the area of the deformity caused by surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin. This involves stimulating the peripheral nerves that supply the paralysed muscle using electrodes to restore muscular function.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 January 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on Danis stent for acute oesophageal variceal bleeding.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

31 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy in children. This involves placing a device under the skin to send a burst of nerve messages through the nerve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on latanoprost–netarsudil (Roclanda) for previously treated primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

2 October 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using a balloon filled with cold gas to destroy abnormal cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on non-surgical reduction of myocardial septum. This involves inserting a catheter into the femoral artery and passing it up into the heart under X-ray control.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 February 2004

In development Reference number: GID-TA11561 Expected publication date:  11 March 2026

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

In development

Evidence-based recommendations on stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia in adults. This involves focusing radiation on the trigeminal nerve to damage it, thereby relieving pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 February 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on epidermal radiotherapy using rhenium-188 paste for non-melanoma skin cancer. This involves radioactive paste being spread on foil over the top of the cancer, to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

2 April 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) for treating primary progressive multiple sclerosis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

12 June 2019

devices should take the form of well-conducted trials, which should define patient selection, treatment protocols and location and types...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on naloxegol (Moventig) for treating opioid-induced constipation in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 July 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on single-port laparoscopic nephrectomy. This involves removing the kidney using several small incisions (laparoscopy).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on lumasiran (Oxlumo) for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 in people of all ages.

Result type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

19 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for refractory epilepsy in adults. This involves implanting an electrical stimulator in the brain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 August 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma. This involves using high-frequency energy to heat the growth and destroy it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on robot-assisted surgery for orthopaedic procedures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 April 2025