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Evidence-based recommendations on intrauterine laser ablation of placental vessels for treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. This involves using a laser to seal off some of the blood vessels in the placenta so both babies receive a more equal amount of blood.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on septostomy with or without amnioreduction for treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. This involves creating a small hole in the membrane between the babies to allow the amniotic fluid to move from one baby to the other, so both babies have a more equal amount of amniotic fluid.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for early-stage oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour which is then activated by a light to destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on fetal vesico–amniotic shunt for lower urinary tract outflow obstruction. This involves inserting a cannula through the mother's abdominal and uterine walls into the amniotic cavity and subsequently into the bladder of the fetus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

13 December 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. This involves removing the left part of the pancreas through small cuts (keyhole surgery) in the upper abdomen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on fetal cystoscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary outflow tract obstruction. This involves inserting a tube with a flexible camera through small cuts in the mother's abdomen to identify and open any blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on palliative photodynamic therapy for treating advanced oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour and using light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter. This involves inserting a tube through small cuts (keyhole surgery) in the abdomen to remove waste product from the blood.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract. This involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an accommodating lens to allow focusing on near and distant objects.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on injectable bulking agents for faecal incontinence. This involves injecting a material into the muscles around the anus to bulk the sides of the sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency-assisted liver resection. This involves using high-frequency radio waves to remove the cancerous part of the liver with minimal blood loss.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy. This involves inserting a tube through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery) to remove the kidney stones.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 March 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on corneal implants for the correction of refractive error. This involves inserting clear plastic implants into the cornea to restore eyesight in short-sightedness.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. This involves replacing the damaged parts of the aorta with an artificial piece of blood vessel, performed through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 August 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic deroofing of simple renal cysts. This involves draining the cyst and removing part of the cyst wall through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 July 2007