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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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 December 2003

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 December 2003

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 December 2003

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

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2003

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2003

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

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 November 2003

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 October 2003

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 September 2003