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Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma. This involves using heat to destroy the part of the liver that contains the cancer.
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This guideline covers managing ulcerative colitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance of advice and support for people with ulcerative colitis.
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.
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Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic endometrial ablation. This involves using a light-sensitive chemical and laser to destroy the endometrium.
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Evidence-based recommendations on needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture. This involves cutting one or more fibrous bands using a blade or a bevel of a needle.
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Cyanoacrylate instillation for occlusion of parotid sinuses (IPG42)
Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate instillation for occlusion of parotid sinuses. This involves injecting a solution of lipiodiol and cyanoacrylate via the sinus into the parotid gland, sealing the sinus.
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Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection (IPG32)
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.
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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.
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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic stapling of pharyngeal pouch. This involves stapling the opening of the pharyngeal pouch through a specially designed endoscope.
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Evidence-based recommendations on thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms. This involves injecting thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm. The aim is to form a small clot to plug the ‘hole’ in the artery.
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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.
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic live donor simple nephrectomy. This involves inserting special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery) to remove a kidney.
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Vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy in children (IPG50)
Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy in children. This involves placing a device under the skin to send a burst of nerve messages through the nerve.
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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic pyeloplasty. This involves refashioning the pelviureteric junction (PUJ), operating through several small incisions (keyhole surgery).
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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.
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Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of pulmonary valve stenosis. This involves passing a small deflated balloon up through a blood vessel at the top of the leg and into the blocked area in the heart.
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Evidence-based recommendations on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire. This involves injecting dye through a narrow tube inserted into the fallopian tube and if this doesn't unblock it, using a guidewire.
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Balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children (IPG77)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.
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Selective peripheral denervation for cervical dystonia (IPG80)
Evidence-based recommendations on selective peripheral denervation for cervical dystonia. This involves cutting the nerves to the muscles of the neck through a large skin incision.
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Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial laser therapy for breast cancer. This involves using laser energy to destroying the cancer cells.
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Cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction (IPG142)
Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction. This involves using cold temperatures to destroy the cancer tissue that’s causing a blockage.
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Supraorbital minicraniotomy for intracranial aneurysm (IPG84)
Evidence-based recommendations on supraorbital minicraniotomy for intracranial aneurysm. This involves clipping or wrapping the aneurysm through a smaller opening made in the skull, above the eyebrow.
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Magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids (IPG30)
Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance (MR) image-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids. This involves passing laser heat through needles inserted into the fibroid to destroy it.
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease (IPG29)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease. This involves using vibrations caused by sound waves to treat the affected tissue.
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Evidence-based recommendations on laparo-endogastric surgery. This involves performing surgery for gastric wall lesions by passing a flexible telescope (endoscope) through the gullet and into the stomach, and a thin tube (laparascope) through a small cut in the upper abdomen.
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Therapeutic percutaneous image-guided aspiration of spinal cysts (IPG223)
Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic percutaneous image-guided aspiration of spinal cord cysts. This involves using a needle to drain the cyst and remove pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.
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Endovenous laser treatment of the long saphenous vein (IPG52)
Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous laser treatment of the long saphenous vein. This involves using laser and heat to seal up the vein.
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Computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma (IPG53)
Evidence-based recommendations on computed tomography-guided thermocoagulation of osteoid osteoma. This involves using high-frequency energy to heat the growth and destroy it.
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in postneonatal children (IPG38)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in postneonatal children. This involves connecting the child's internal circulation to an external blood pump and artificial lung.
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Evidence-based recommendations on non-surgical reduction of myocardial septum. This involves inserting a catheter into the femoral artery and passing it up into the heart under X-ray control.
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Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence. This involves using electrodes inserted under the skin to produce pulses of electricity thought to affect the nerves controlling the lower part of the bowel and the anal sphincter.
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Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation with or without stenting for pulmonary artery or non-valvar right ventricular outflow tract obstruction in children. This involves using a balloon to widen the narrow area of the heart to let blood flow through it more easily.
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Evidence-based recommendations on stent placement for vena caval obstruction. This involves using a catheter to position a stent, which may be self-expanding or balloon-dilated, across the area of narrowing to relieve it.
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Evidence-based recommendations on lumbar subcutaneous shunt. This involves using a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid away so that it doesn’t damage the brain or eyes.
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser thoracic discectomy. This involves using a laser to heat and destroy some of the inside of the disc and shrink the part that is sticking out.
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Image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy of benign breast lesions (IPG156)
Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided vacuum-assisted excision biopsy for benign breast lesions. This involves inserting a needle with a suction device through a small opening in the breast to remove non-cancerous lumps.
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Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative flourescence angiography in coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves injecting a small amount of a special dye into the blood vessels near to the heart, using a small laser to activitate it and tracking the dye with a video camera.
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Balloon angioplasty of pulmonary vein stenosis in infants (IPG75)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon angioplasty of pulmonary vein stenosis in infants. This involves involves inflating a balloon in the narrow section of the pulmonary vein to widen the area so blood can flow through more easily.
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Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular atrial septostomy. This involves inflating a balloon passed into the heart with a catheter to try to make the hole bigger so that it doesn’t close up completely.
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Intralesional photocoagulation of subcutaneous congenital vascular disorders (IPG90)
Evidence-based recommendations on intralesional photocoagulation of subcutaneous congenital vascular disorders. This involves inserting a laser fibre into the lesion to deliver the light deep within it.
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Evidence summaries: new medicines – Interim process statement (PMG1)
Evidence summaries: new medicines – Interim process statement
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. This involves removing the left part of the pancreas through small cuts (keyhole surgery) in the upper abdomen.
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Transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration (IPG58)
Evidence-based recommendations on transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using a laser to heat and seal up the blood vessels that are causing the problems.
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Evidence-based recommendations on radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation to destroy the new blood vessels, with the aim of slowing down sight loss.
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