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Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic excision of mediastinal parathyroid tumours. This involves operating on the tumour using a flexible camera inserted through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on hybrid procedure for interim management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in neonates. This involves placing bands around the branches of the pulmonary artery and inserting stents to keep the ductus arteriosus open.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery. This involves repairing a defective valve through one or more small incisions between the ribs rather than one large incision through the breastbone (sternum).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic aortopexy for severe primary tracheomalacia. This involves attaching the aorta to the sternum with sutures, using special instruments through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for obstructive sleep apnoea. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to stiffen it over subsequent weeks and make it less likely to vibrate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on soft-palate implants for simple snoring. This involves inserting implants into the soft palate of the mouth to make it stiffer and less likely to vibrate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 November 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal cancer. This involves using heat produced through electrodes placed into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mitral valve annuloplasty. This involves inserting a catheter into a large vein in the groin or neck and passing through to the heart. A device is placed into a large vein that sits next to the mitral valve to constrict the valve, with the aim of making it close properly.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defaecation syndrome. This involves removing the damaged part of the rectum and joining the remaining parts back together.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves using a light-activated drug (called a photosensitising agent) with a laser to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves using a special device to block the mouth of the left atrial appendage and stop the blood clot from getting into the bloodstream.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia with intracorporeal temperature monitoring for hypoxic perinatal brain injury. This involves cooling either the baby's head or whole body to prevent brain damage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on mini-incision surgery for total knee replacement. This involves using specially designed instruments to replace the knee using a smaller incision.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic pyeloplasty. This involves refashioning the pelviureteric junction (PUJ), operating through several small incisions (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on epithelial radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2010