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Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a magnetic-bead band for faecal incontinence. This involves placing a ring of magnetic beads into a tunnel made around the anus to prevent incontinence.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on reinforcement of a permanent stoma with a synthetic or biological mesh to prevent a parastomal hernia. This involves inserting a piece of mesh to strengthen the abdominal wall.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on low dose rate brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves placing small radioactive seeds into the prostate that give off low doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on high dose rate brachytherapy for carinoma of the cervix. This involves giving radiation at a high dose rate to the cervix (reducing the timeframe compared with low or medium dose rates) to treat the cancer.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on the Foker technique for long-gap oesophageal atresia. This involves pulling slightly on the broken ends of the oesophagus to encourage them to grow towards each other so they can be stitched together to form a complete oesophagus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 January 2006

Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11218 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Awaiting development

Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11500 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Awaiting development

Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11458 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Awaiting development

Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11087 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Awaiting development

Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11509 Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Awaiting development

Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation for primary or metastatic cancer in the lung in adults. This involves inserting a probe into the lung, through the skin of the chest, to send microwaves into the cancer cells. This produces heat, aiming to destroy the cancer (ablation).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

2 February 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter tricuspid valve leaflet repair for tricuspid regurgitation in adults. This involves putting a device on the heart valve to help it close.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on intravascular lithotripsy for calcified arteries in peripheral arterial disease. This involves using pressure waves to soften arterial plaque and widen the artery to improve blood flow.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 January 2024

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Evidence-based recommendations on low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote healing of delayed-union and non-union fractures in adults. This involves using an ultrasound probe on the skin at the site of the fracture.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

31 July 2018