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  1. Balloon valvuloplasty for aortic valve stenosis in adults and children (IPG78)

    Evidence-based recommendations on balloon valvuloplasty for aortic valve stenosis in adults and children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the narrow valve to widen it so that blood can flow out more easily.

  2. Balloon angioplasty of pulmonary vein stenosis in infants (IPG75)

    Evidence-based recommendations on balloon angioplasty of pulmonary vein stenosis in infants. This involves involves inflating a balloon in the narrow section of the pulmonary vein to widen the area so blood can flow through more easily.

  3. Balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children (IPG77)

    Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.

  4. Stent placement for vena caval obstruction (IPG79)

    Evidence-based recommendations on stent placement for vena caval obstruction. This involves using a catheter to position a stent, which may be self-expanding or balloon-dilated, across the area of narrowing to relieve it.

  5. Falloposcopy with coaxial catheter (IPG62)

    Evidence-based recommendations on falloposcopy with coaxial catheter. This involves using a small camera passed through a narrow tube to look inside a woman’s fallopian tubes and see if there are any problems that may be affecting her ability to become pregnant.

  6. Balloon dilatation of pulmonary valve stenosis (IPG67)

    Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of pulmonary valve stenosis. This involves passing a small deflated balloon up through a blood vessel at the top of the leg and into the blocked area in the heart.

  7. Sacral nerve stimulation for urge incontinence and urgency-frequency (IPG64)

    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.

  8. Insertion of hydrogel keratoprosthesis (IPG69)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of hydrogel keratoprosthesis. This involves putting an artificial cornea into place in a pocket made in the front part of the eye.

  9. Artificial anal sphincter implantation (IPG66)

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

  10. Lumbar subcutaneous shunt (IPG68)

    Evidence-based recommendations on lumbar subcutaneous shunt. This involves using a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid away so that it doesn’t damage the brain or eyes.

  11. Subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease (IPG65)

    Evidence-based recommendations on subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease. This involves putting very thin needles into the brain through small holes made in the skull.

  12. Subfascial endoscopic perforator vein surgery (IPG59)

    Evidence-based recommendations on subfascial endoscopic perforator vein surgery. This involves cutting and closing off, or heating and sealing, perforator veins so that blood can no longer go through them.

  13. Percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy (IPG61)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. This involves using a laser to heat and destroy some of the inside of the disc and shrink the part that is sticking out.

  14. Laparoscopic live donor simple nephrectomy (IPG57)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic live donor simple nephrectomy. This involves inserting special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery) to remove a kidney.

  15. Thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms (IPG60)

    Evidence-based recommendations on thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms. This involves injecting thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm. The aim is to form a small clot to plug the ‘hole’ in the artery.

  16. Transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (IPG58)

    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.

  17. Complete cytoreduction for pseudomyxoma peritonei (Sugarbaker technique) (IPG56)

    Evidence-based recommendations on complete cytoreduction for pseudomyxoma peritonei (Sugarbaker technique). This involves complete surgical tumour removal with intraoperative heated chemotherapy, and is followed by postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

  18. Endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG55)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.

  19. Endovenous laser treatment of the long saphenous vein (IPG52)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous laser treatment of the long saphenous vein. This involves using laser and heat to seal up the vein.

  20. Vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy in children (IPG50)

    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.

  21. Computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma (IPG53)

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

  22. Radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (IPG49)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation to destroy the new blood vessels, with the aim of slowing down sight loss.

  23. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (IPG46)

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

  24. Photodynamic endometrial ablation (IPG47)

    Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic endometrial ablation. This involves using a light-sensitive chemical and laser to destroy the endometrium.

  25. Needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture (IPG43)

    Evidence-based recommendations on needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture. This involves cutting one or more fibrous bands using a blade or a bevel of a needle.

  26. Partial left ventriculectomy (the Batista procedure) (IPG41)

    Evidence-based recommendations on partial left ventriculectomy. This involves reducing the size of a part of the heart so it can pump blood more efficiently.

  27. Cyanoacrylate instillation for occlusion of parotid sinuses (IPG42)

    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.

  28. Non-surgical reduction of the myocardial septum (IPG40)

    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.

  29. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in postneonatal children (IPG38)

    Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in postneonatal children. This involves connecting the child's internal circulation to an external blood pump and artificial lung.

  30. Transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins (IPG37)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins. This involves using a special light passed underneath the skin to see the veins and removing them by suction.

  31. Magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids (IPG30)

    Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids. This involves passing laser heat through needles inserted into the fibroid to destroy it.

  32. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease (IPG29)

    Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease. This involves using vibrations caused by sound waves to treat the affected tissue.

  33. Laparo-endogastric surgery (IPG25)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparo-endogastric surgery. This involves performing surgery for gastric wall lesions by passing a flexible telescope (endoscope) through the gullet and into the stomach, and a thin tube (laparascope) through a small cut in the upper abdomen.

  34. Endoscopic laser foraminoplasty (IPG31)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic laser foraminoplasty. This involves inserting a laser to remove portions of the disc that have protruded and are narrowing the foramen.

  35. Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection (IPG32)

    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.

  36. Circular stapled haemorrhoidectomy (IPG34)

    Evidence-based recommendations on circular stapled haemorrhoidectomy. This involves cutting out a circular strip of the lining of the rectum (the rectal mucosa) above the haemorrhoids to reduce the blood supply to the haemorrhoids, so that they shrink.

  37. Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease (IPG19)

    Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease. This involves planting electrodes into the brain and generating electrical currents to reduce the problems caused by Parkinson's disease

  38. Laparoscopic laser myomectomy (IPG23)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic laser myomectomy. This involves passing a fine telescope (laparascope) through small cuts in the abdomen and uterus wall, and using a laser to destroy the fibroids.

  39. Endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouch (IPG22)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouch. This involves stapling the opening of the pharyngeal pouch through a specially designed endoscope.

  40. Transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate (IPG14)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate (TURP) to treat benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). This involves using a high-voltage electrical current to vaporise some of the prostate.

  41. Radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins (IPG8)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins. This involves using radiofrequency energy to heat the wall of the vein so that it collapses.

  42. Radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma (IPG2)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma. This involves using heat to destroy the part of the liver that contains the cancer.