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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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using a laser to heat and seal up the blood vessels that are causing the problems.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial anal sphincter implantation. This involves placing a circular cuff under the skin around the anus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for mediastinal masses. This involves inserting a thin tube through the mouth into the lungs to take samples for examination.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 February 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery. This involves placing electrodes near the vocal cords to alert the surgeon when a surgical instrument comes close to either of the laryngeal nerves.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 March 2008

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative red blood cell salvage during radical prostatectomy or radical cystectomy. This involves collecting the solid components of the blood lost during an operation and transfusing it back to the same patient.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into a vein and using a special light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on the lumbar infusion test for the investigation of normal pressure hydrocephalus. This involves inserting a lumbar needle into the spinal sac, recording the pressure of the CSF as fluid is infused into the sac.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on the implantation of multifocal (non-accommodative) intraocular lenses during cataract surgery. This involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one with areas of different focusing power to allow near and distant objects to be seen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on brachytherapy as the sole method of adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer after local excision. This involves inserting radioactive sources into the space in the breast where tissue has been removed to minimise the chances of the cancer coming back.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer. This involves partial or total removal of the stomach to take out the tumour and affected lymph nodes through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on total wrist replacement. This involves creating an artificial wrist joint consisting of metal implants attached to the end of the arm and to the hand, separated by a spacer to allow movement.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 August 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon catheter dilation of paranasal sinus ostia for chronic sinusitis. This involves gently inflating a small balloon, which is introduced through the nose via a flexible tube, to help keep the sinus passages open and unobstructed.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 September 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous pancreatic islet cell transplantation for improved glycaemic control after pancreatectomy. This involves removing parts of the pancreas (islet cells) after the pancreas has been removed and inserting them into the liver to restart insulin production.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 September 2008