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Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal template biopsy of the prostate. This involves inserting many fine needles though the skin between the scrotum and the anus in order to obtain tissue samples from the prostate for testing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis in children and young people. This involves fixing a cord to screws that have been placed into the vertebral bodies (bone discs in the spine), and pulling it taut to restrict growth on the long side of the spine.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 June 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transaxial interbody lumbosacral fusion for low back pain in adults. This involves removing a damaged disc through a small cut at the base of the spine, and replacing it with an artificial implant.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 July 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

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on endometrial cryotherapy for menorrhagia (heavy periods). This involves using cold temperatures to freeze and destroy the lining of the womb.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 March 2006

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the BladderScan BVI 9400 3D portable ultrasound scanner for measuring bladder volume

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

22 January 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on gemtuzumab oxogamicin (Mylotarg) for untreated acute myeloid leukaemia in people aged 15 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

14 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on superficial venous arterialisation for chronic limb threatening ischaemia in adults. This involves joining an artery in the lower leg to a large vein to divert blood flow through the vein towards the foot, bypassing the blocked arteries.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on collagen paste for closing an anal fistula in adults. This involves using the paste to fill the fistula to seal it. The aim is to encourage healing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic helium plasma coagulation for the treatment of endometriosis. This involves a minimally invasive procedure used to vaporise endometrial deposits.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on microinvasive subconjunctival insertion of a trans-scleral gelatin stent for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. This involves putting a tiny gelatin tube (stent) under the skin at the base of the eye to create a new drainage channel for excess fluid.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes. The tests are Actim Partus, PartoSure and the Rapid fetal fibronectin (fFN) 10Q Cassette Kit (at thresholds other than 50 nanograms/millilitre).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 July 2018