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Mosaicplasty for symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee (IPG607)
Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.
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Evidence-based recommendations on robot-assisted kidney transplant in adults. This involves the surgeon using a robot to help with a kidney transplant.
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Transoral carbon dioxide laser surgery for primary treatment of oropharyngeal malignancy (IPG484)
Evidence-based recommendations on transoral carbon dioxide laser surgery for primary treatment of oropharyngeal malignancy. This involves using a laser to cut out the tumour and a small amount of the healthy flesh around it.
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis of the upper limb (IPG487)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis of the upper limb. This involves dividing appropriate parts of the sympathetic chain beside the vertebral column to reduce sweating.
Evidence-based recommendations on gastroelectrical stimulation for gastroparesis. This involves using a stimulating device to send electrical impulses to the stomach muscles to help them work normally.
Endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema (IPG600)
Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema. This involves placing small one-way valves in some airways leading to damaged parts of the lungs.
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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Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG461)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves using heat from electrodes to change the tissues in the oesophagus, with the aim of reducing symptoms.
Evidence-based recommendations on translaryngeal tracheostomy (TLT). This involves passing a tube from inside the windpipe to outside the neck to aid breathing.
Negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen (IPG467)
Evidence-based recommendations on negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen. This involves using a small pump to remove infected material, stop fluid escaping and help the wound heal.
Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve transfer in brachial plexus injury. This involves finding the phrenic nerve, cutting it and joining it to the damaged nerve in the brachial plexus.
Implantation of a duodenal–jejunal bypass sleeve for managing obesity (IPG471)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve for managing obesity. This involves attaching a sleeve to the upper part of the bowel to slow digestion.
Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale to prevent recurrent cerebral embolic events (IPG472)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale for the prevention of cerebral embolic stroke. This involves placing a small device into the heart to close the hole.
Uterine artery embolisation for treating adenomyosis (IPG473)
Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for treating adenomyosis. This involves injecting small particles to block the blood supply to the adenomyosis (thickening of the womb lining).
Arthroscopic trochleoplasty for patellar instability (IPG474)
Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic trochleoplasty for patellar instability. This involves reshaping the bony anatomy of the trochlea by deepening the groove or elevating the lateral wall.