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Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary facial blushing. This involves cutting off nerve signals to stop the blushing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium. This involves replacing a damaged aortic valve with a new valve made from chemically treated cow pericardium.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 February 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on short-pulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma. This involves using repeated short pulses of laser energy to destroy some of the cells in the eye that produce fluid.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 April 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis in adults. This involves spraying the inside of the peritoneal cavity with chemotherapy.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on low-energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (the Papillon technique) for locally advanced rectal cancer in adults. This involves using an X-ray tube inserted into the rectum to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 August 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma in adults. This involves applying heat to the inside walls of the airways.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

19 December 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on prostate artery embolisation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the prostate with tiny plastic particles.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 April 2018

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 irreversible electroporation for primary liver cancer in adults. This involves passing short electrical pulses of high-voltage current into the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 November 2019

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 allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus. This involves removing cells called islet cells, which are responsible for the production of insulin, from human donors.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 April 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection of lower gastrointestinal lesions. This involves inserting a camera through the anus and injecting a solution to raise the affected area for removal.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 March 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on deep dermal injection of non absorbable gel polymer for HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. This involves injecting the gel polymer under the skin to restore the shape and volume of the areas where fat has been lost.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis of the upper limb. This involves dividing appropriate parts of the sympathetic chain beside the vertebral column to reduce sweating.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome. This involves removing some of the cartilage or bone, with the aim of reshaping the joint surface.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2011