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Evidence-based recommendations on swallowable gastric balloon capsules for weight loss in adults. This involves swallowing a capsule containing a balloon that is then filled with liquid to inflate it in the stomach.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 November 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on cytoreduction surgery with hyperthermic intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis. This involves surgically removing visible cancer and bathing the abdominal cavity with heated chemotherapy fluid to reach any remaining cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on melphalan chemosaturation with percutaneous hepatic artery perfusion and hepatic vein isolation for primary or metastatic cancer in the liver. This involves diverting the blood flow from the liver to the rest of the body while the drug is delivered directly into the liver.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 April 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic mechanical tissue removal (hysteroscopic morcellation) for uterine fibroids in adults. This involves cutting the fibroids into small pieces to remove them.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 August 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endovascular forearm arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access in adults. This involves using radiofrequency energy, or heat and pressure, to join an artery and vein in the forearm to create a fistula for haemodialysis access.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for lower limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter leg.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

2 March 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in adults. This involves replacing a hip using smaller cuts than are used in standard surgery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic remodelling hybrid stent insertion for acute type A aortic dissection. This involves inserting a stent with material sewed on one end into part of the aorta.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain in adults. This involves implanting a pulse generator under the skin of the upper buttock or lower back, which the person can use to manage their pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 September 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis. This involves inserting a catheter under the skin in the abdomen to drain excess fluid when needed, at home or in community care. The aim is to reduce the need for hospital admissions and improve quality of life.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on open prenatal repair of open neural tube defects in the fetus. This involves open surgery through the woman’s abdomen to close the gap in the baby’s spine.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 January 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on leadless cardiac pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmias in adults. This involves inserting a device into the heart that helps it beat at a normal rate.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 August 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into a vein.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 November 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on lymphovenous anastomosis during axillary or inguinal node dissection for preventing secondary lymphoedema in adults. This involves diverting some of the lymphatic vessels around where lymph nodes have been removed to nearby veins.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 April 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on 2 adjunctive colposcopy technologies (the DYSIS colposcope with DYSISmap and the ZedScan I) for assessing suspected cervical abnormalities in people having colposcopy

Result type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

25 April 2018