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Evidence-based recommendations on selective internal radiation therapy for unresectable colorectal metastases in the liver in adults. This involves injecting beads that emit radiation directly into the tumour.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for urge incontinence and urgency-frequency. This involves placing electrodes and connecting them to an implantable pulse generator.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on endovenous laser treatment of the long saphenous vein. This involves using laser and heat to seal up the vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 March 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser therapy for fetal tumours. This involves inserting a needle through the mother's abdomen to the tumour and using laser energy to shrink it.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) for breastfeeding. This involves cutting through the fold of skin using sharp, blunt-ended scissors so the baby can feed.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 December 2005

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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

HealthTech guidance

Published

6 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on endoaortic balloon occlusion for cardiac surgery. This involves inserting a tube with a balloon attached into the aorta and filling it with saline to block blood flowing from the heart so that surgery can be done.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 May 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative red blood cell salvage during radical prostatectomy or radical cystectomy. This involves collecting the solid components of the blood lost during an operation and transfusing it back to the same patient.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into a vein and using a special light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 April 2008