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Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions. This involves inserting a probe that uses radiofrequency energy to cut through the breast internally, and removing the lump with a small area of surrounding tissue to test for cancer.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 July 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma. This involves using heat from microwave energy to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 March 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy. This involves inserting a tube through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery) to remove the kidney stones..

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 March 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on translaryngeal tracheostomy (TLT). This involves passing a tube from inside the windpipe to outside the neck to aid breathing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 August 2013

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

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser therapy for fetal tumours. This involves inserting a needle through the mother's abdomen to the tumour and using laser energy to shrink it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transarterial carotid artery stent placement for asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a wire mesh tube called a stent to widen the narrowed carotid artery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 November 2023

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

Summary of the evidence on rifaximin for treating pouchitis to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

25 March 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour which is then activated by a light to destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease. This involves removing a lung from each of the two donors and replacing the recipient's lungs with the donor lungs.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction. This involves removing the prostate through small cuts in the abdomen, using a fine telescope to see inside the body (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 November 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia with intracorporeal temperature monitoring for hypoxic perinatal brain injury. This involves cooling either the baby's head or whole body to prevent brain damage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 May 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on limited macular translocation for wet age related macular degeneration. This involves cutting and moving the macula on an a nearby healthier area of the retina.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 May 2010