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Evidence-based recommendations on permanent His-bundle pacemaker implantation for treating heart failure. This involves attaching a wire connected to a pacemaker to the heart’s electrical conduction pathway (through a vein).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on ex-situ machine perfusion for extracorporeal preservation of lungs for transplant. This involves using a machine to deliver an oxygenated solution to a donor lung and keep it at normal body temperature until it can be transplanted.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on transvaginal laser therapy for urinary stress incontinence. This involves using a laser in the vagina to strengthen the vaginal walls, to help support the bladder and reduce symptoms of urinary stress incontinence.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 May 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on radiotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using radiation to destroy the new blood vessels, with the aim of slowing down sight loss.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 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 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 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 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

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 laparoscopic pyeloplasty. This involves refashioning the pelviureteric junction (PUJ), operating through several small incisions (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic endometrial ablation. This involves using a light-sensitive chemical and laser to destroy the endometrium.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire. This involves injecting dye through a narrow tube inserted into the fallopian tube and if this does not unblock it, using a guidewire.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on vagus nerve stimulation for refractory epilepsy in children. This involves placing a device under the skin to send a burst of nerve messages through the nerve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 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