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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy for treating lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct obstruction. This involves making a connection that bypasses the blocked area so that the tears can drain straight into the nose.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial trapeziometacarpal joint replacement for treating end-stage osteoarthritis. This involves replacing the arthritic joint at the base of the thumb with an artificial joint.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound for localised prostate cancer. This involves using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat up and destroy only the areas of the prostate with cancer (focal therapy). The aim is to destroy the cancer while reducing damage to healthy prostate tissue.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak. In this procedure, under general anaesthesia, ultrasound and X-rays are used to create an image of the thoracic duct and find the leak. Then, using a needle, a tube is inserted through the abdominal wall (percutaneous) and guided into the thoracic duct. Small metal coils and medical glue are inserted through the tube and used to plug the leak (embolisation). The aim is to stop the leak.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves inserting a device through the skin (percutaneous) into an artery in the thigh and then into the renal arteries (transluminal). It sends radio or sound waves to destroy the nerves in the renal arteries (sympathetic denervation). The aim is to lower blood pressure.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

1 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves an endoscopic fastening device being inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, along with an endoscope for constant visualisation. The device is used to attach the fundus to the anterior and left lateral wall of the distal oesophagus slightly above the oesophagogastric junction.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

1 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint replacement for end-stage arthritis. This involves removing the diseased joints and replacing them with artificial ones.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on lung volume reduction surgery for treating advanced emphysema. This involves removing damaged lung tissue using a special stapling device, a laser, or both.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain. This involves applying heat (radiofrequency) energy to damage the nerves (denervation) that are causing pain in the knee.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on botulinum toxin type A injections into the urethral sphincter for idiopathic chronic non-obstructive urinary retention. This involves injecting botulinum toxin type A into the urethral sphincter.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive fusionless posterior-approach surgery to correct idiopathic scoliosis in children and young people. This involves inserting a rod along the spine through a small cut in the back.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis when surgery is not an option. This involves inserting a stent through an endoscope into the gallbladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2023

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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2014

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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

18 December 2013

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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2013