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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 prostate artery embolisation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the prostate with tiny plastic particles.
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Single-incision short sling mesh insertion for stress urinary incontinence in women (HTG419)
Evidence-based recommendations on single-incision short sling mesh insertion for stress urinary incontinence in women. This involves putting 2 short slings around the tube that carries urine from the bladder to support it.
Chronic anal fissure: botulinum toxin type A injection (ESUOM14)
Summary of the evidence on botulinum toxin type A injection for treating chronic anal fissure to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Hip fracture: surgery on the day or day after admission (IND14)
This indicator covers the proportion of people with hip fracture, who receive surgery on the day of, or the day after, admission. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG21
This guideline covers managing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men over 18. It aims to improve the quality of life for men with LUTS by recommending which assessments they should receive, and when conservative management, drug treatment and surgery can help.
Sacral nerve stimulation for urge incontinence and urgency-frequency (HTG37)
Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for urge incontinence and urgency-frequency. This involves placing electrodes and connecting them to an implantable pulse generator.
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Laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (HTG654)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.
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Evidence-based recommendations on electrically stimulated intravesical therapy for interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder in adults. This involves putting medicine into the bladder, then sending a small electrical current to the bladder to increase the medicine's absorption.
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of distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome is inadequate in quantity and quality. Therefore...
Evidence-based recommendations on gammaCore for cluster headache.
Mosaicplasty for symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee (HTG463)
Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.
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Minimally invasive video‑assisted parathyroidectomy (HTG350)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy. This involves inserting surgical instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to find and remove any abnormal glands.
This quality standard covers clinical assessment, prioritising and managing healthcare for adults aged 18 years and over with 2 or more long-term health conditions (multimorbidity). At least 1 of these conditions must be a physical health condition. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and managing rheumatoid arthritis in over 16s. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.