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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 extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease. This involves using vibrations caused by sound waves to treat the affected tissue.

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 partial left ventriculectomy. This involves reducing the size of a part of the heart so it can pump blood more efficiently.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2004

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on subfascial endoscopic perforator vein surgery. This involves cutting and closing off, or heating and sealing, perforator veins so that blood can no longer go through them.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on falloposcopy with coaxial catheter. This involves using a small camera passed through a narrow tube to look inside a woman’s fallopian tubes and see if there are any problems that may be affecting her ability to become pregnant.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laser sheath removal of pacing leads. This involves using a special tube (sheath) placed over the leads in the veins to destroy the scar tissue around the leads and pull the pacemaker lead away from the heart.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins. This involves using a special light passed underneath the skin to see the veins and removing them by suction.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2004

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2004

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2004