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Evidence-based recommendations on selective dorsal rhizotomy for spasticity in cerebral palsy. This involves cutting nerves in the lower spine that are responsible for muscle rigidity.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers. This involves inserting 1 or more electrodes (needle-like probes) through the chest into the lung and using an electrical current to produce heat to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for the secondary prevention of recurrent paradoxical embolism in divers. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall of the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of morbid obesity. This involves folding the stomach in on itself and stitching it together to reduce its volume.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on complete cytoreduction for pseudomyxoma peritonei (Sugarbaker technique). This involves complete surgical tumour removal with intraoperative heated chemotherapy, and is followed by postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold. This involves placing a biodegradable implant into the meniscus to support regrowth and repair of the damage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent insertion for intracranial atherosclerotic disease. This involves inflating a balloon catheter inserted into an artery in the arm or leg, and positioning a stent in the narrowing to maintain improved blood flow.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 July 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous balloon cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation. This involves using a probe attached to a balloon catheter to freeze tissue in one of the chambers on the left side of the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 May 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on micropressure therapy for refractory Ménière's disease. This involves inserting a grommet (small tube) through the eardrum into the middle ear and blowing air at low pressure into the inner ear.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on focal therapy using cryoablation for localised stage prostate cancer. This involves using freezing (cryotherapy) needles to find and destroy only the cancerous part of the prostate.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on incisionless otoplasty. This involves using a hollow needle to divide the ear cartilage, and using stitches buried under the skin to remould the ear.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on breast reconstruction using lipomodelling after breast cancer treatment. This involves taking fat from the abdomen or thighs and injecting it into the breast in the area of the deformity caused by surgery.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2004

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