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Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates. This involves inserting surgical instruments through small cuts in the chest, and then moving the abdominal organs out of the chest and repairing the diaphragm.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (ViV-TAVI) for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction in adults. This involves placing a new bioprosthetic valve inside a failing bioprosthetic valve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of colorectal liver metastases. This involves using heat to destroy cancer cells in the liver.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy (PDT) for localised inoperable endobronchial cancer (non-small-cell lung cancer). This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the body that is activated by laser light to destroy the cancerous tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance image-guided transcutaneous focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids. This involves using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to locate the fibroids and direct high-intensity ultrasound energy to destroy fibroid tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on trabeculotomy ab interno for open angle glaucoma. This involves using a specifically designed surgical instrument to remove a portion of tissue, with the aim of improving the eye’s drainage pathway.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 May 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women. This involves putting 2 small balloons on either side of the tube that carries urine from the bladder to support it and reduce leaks.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 March 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on intravesical microwave hyperthermia and chemotherapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using microwaves to improve the effect of the chemotherapy given directly into the bladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 September 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on electrocautery cutting balloon treatment for pelviureteric junction obstruction. This involves widening the renal pelvis by inserting a catheter with a balloon and wire into the urinary tract.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection. This involves inserting a tube into the nostril towards the tumour base and removing the tumour using specialised surgical instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 December 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on imatinib (Glivec) for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumours in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 November 2014

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing Parkinson's disease in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve care from the time of diagnosis, including monitoring and managing symptoms, providing information and support, and palliative care.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

19 July 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain. This involves joining the problem bones together using a non-rigid implant between 2 or more vertebrae.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on bimekizumab (Bimzelx) for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

1 September 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on haemorrhoidal artery ligation. This involves tying the blood vessels and folding up the inside lining of the bowel to reduce blood supply to the haemorrhoids and make them shrink.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010