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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 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

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary facial blushing. This involves cutting off nerve signals to stop the blushing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of oesophageal dysplasia and neoplasia. This involves inserting a long camera through the mouth into the oesophagus to view the area and removing the abnormal part with special instruments.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 September 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis of the upper limb. This involves dividing appropriate parts of the sympathetic chain beside the vertebral column to reduce sweating.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2014

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

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 September 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection of lower gastrointestinal lesions. This involves inserting a camera through the anus and injecting a solution to raise the affected area for removal.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for gastric antral vascular ectasia. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to stop the bleeding by destroying the enlarged blood vessels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis. This involves destroying a nerve in the nose to reduce chronic rhinitis symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic helium plasma coagulation for the treatment of endometriosis. This involves a minimally invasive procedure used to vaporise endometrial deposits.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2006

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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser cervical discectomy. This involves inserting special equipment, including a laser, through a small cut in the skin to heat and destroy some of the disc and remove the part that is sticking out to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 June 2009

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Ambu aScope 4 Broncho for routine diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

17 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves using heat from electrodes to change the tissues in the oesophagus, with the aim of reducing symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 August 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on swallowable gastric balloon capsules for weight loss in adults. This involves swallowing a capsule containing a balloon that is then filled with liquid to inflate it in the stomach.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 November 2020