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Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves performing a vitrectomy and implanting a microchip underneath the macula using a transscleral, then subretinal approach.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial anal sphincter implantation. This involves placing a circular cuff under the skin around the anus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction. This involves removing the fatty tissue using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 February 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for mediastinal masses. This involves inserting a thin tube through the mouth into the lungs to take samples for examination.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 February 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery. This involves placing electrodes near the vocal cords to alert the surgeon when a surgical instrument comes close to either of the laryngeal nerves.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 March 2008

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 May 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on total wrist replacement. This involves creating an artificial wrist joint consisting of metal implants attached to the end of the arm and to the hand, separated by a spacer to allow movement.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 August 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon catheter dilation of paranasal sinus ostia for chronic sinusitis. This involves gently inflating a small balloon, which is introduced through the nose via a flexible tube, to help keep the sinus passages open and unobstructed.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 September 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous pancreatic islet cell transplantation for improved glycaemic control after pancreatectomy. This involves removing parts of the pancreas (islet cells) after the pancreas has been removed and inserting them into the liver to restart insulin production.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 September 2008

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transpupillary thermotherapy for age-related macular degeneration. This involves using a laser to heat and seal up the blood vessels that are causing the problems.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on complete cytoreduction for pseudomyxoma peritonei (Sugarbaker technique). This involves complete surgical tumour removal with intraoperative heated chemotherapy, and is followed by postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease. This involves putting very thin needles into the brain through small holes made in the skull.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic cystectomy. This involves removing the bladder using small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2009