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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. This involves removing the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue using specialised instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 November 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on cytoreduction surgery with hyperthermic intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis. This involves surgically removing visible cancer and bathing the abdominal cavity with heated chemotherapy fluid to reach any remaining cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

3 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy in adults and children. This involves inserting a laser into the area of the brain causing seizures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on epiretinal brachytherapy for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation therapy used to destroy the new blood vessels.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

16 December 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating primary lung cancer and metastases in the lung. This involves using electrical pulses to kill cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), sorafenib (Nexavar), sunitinib (Sutent) and temsirolimus (Torisel) for treating advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 August 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on andexanet alfa (Ondexxya) for reversing anticoagulation form apixaban or rivaroxaban in adults with life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

15 January 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes. The tests are Actim Partus, PartoSure and the Rapid fetal fibronectin (fFN) 10Q Cassette Kit (at thresholds other than 50 nanograms/millilitre).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 July 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for treating and preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

17 December 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin), with paclitaxel and carboplatin, for treating advanced ovarian cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 May 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on trabecular stent bypass microsurgery for open-angle glaucoma. This involves inserting a hollow metal tube (stent) into the eye, to improve drainage of fluid from the eye.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 April 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a closure device to repair a paravalvular leak around a replaced mitral or aortic valve. This involves passing a closure device through a catheter to block the area that is leaking.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2021

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 totally endoscopic robotically assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). This involves using small, remote-controlled robotic arms to carry out the grafting procedure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2005