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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

11 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on trabeculectomy with a biodegradable collagen matrix implant for glaucoma. This involves cutting a small flap in the white of the eye and putting a patch over the flap to help healing and prevent scarring. Fluid slowly drains out of the flap and the patch dissolves over time. The aim is to reduce pressure in the eye and slow or stop damage to sight.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

17 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure from high spinal cord injuries. This involves keyhole abdominal surgery. The aim is to stimulate and possibly strengthen the diaphragm to help people breathe without a ventilator.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy for locally advanced and locally recurrent colorectal cancer. This involves delivering electron beam radiation directly to the tumour during surgery. The aim is to stop the cancer from coming back and spreading further.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

6 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2023

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating prostate cancer. This involves using electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 July 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium for aortic valve disease in adults. This involves replacing the diseased part of the valve with some of the person’s own pericardium.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

9 August 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral water-jet ablation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves injecting a high-speed jet of water into the prostate to destroy some of the prostate tissue and widen the urethra.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis. This involves destroying a nerve in the nose to reduce chronic rhinitis symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on reinforcement of a permanent stoma with a synthetic or biological mesh to prevent a parastomal hernia. This involves inserting a piece of mesh to strengthen the abdominal wall.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on cardiac contractility modulation device implantation for heart failure in adults. This involves placing a device under the skin of the chest, which delivers electrical pulses to make the heart contract more strongly.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using a laser inserted into the bladder to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 July 2019