ASERNIP-S - NET-S prioritising summaries 2004
Australia and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network - Technologies Assessed
The reports below are available in pdf format.
Print versions may be requested by sending an email to the healthpact.secretariat@health.gov.au
November 2004
- Stretta® procedure for gastroesophageal reflux (November 2004) (PDF 221 KB)
- OP-1 Putty for failed posterolateral spinal fusion (November 2004) (PDF 218 KB)
- Laparoscopic hepatic artery infusion pump placement for colorectal liver metastases (November 2004) (PDF 207 KB)
September 2004
- Gatekeeper reflux repair system (PDF 197 KB)
- Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib for thoracic insufficiency syndrome (September 2004) (PDF 255 KB)
July 2004
- Transvaginal pelvic reconstruction using mesh for genitourinary prolapse (July 2004) (PDF 205KB)
- Injectable silicone biomaterial for faecal incontinence (July 2004) (PDF 203 KB)
- Non-invasive extendable prosthesis to maintain limb length equality (July 2004) (PDF 205 KB)
June 2004
- Skip laminectomy for spinal disorders (June 2004) (PDF 139 KB)
- Sutureless, wedge-shaped, self-sealing pars plana sclerotomy (June 2004) (PDF 145 KB)
- Radio-frequency energy for faecal incontinence (June 2004) (PDF 144 KB)
- Modification of the Tan-Bianchi procedure for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (June 2004) (PDF 123 KB)
- Intracavernosal plaque excision method for Peyronie's disease (June 2004) (PDF 119 KB)
April 2004
- Bioabsorbable joint implants (PLA96) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (PDF 184 KB)
- VALR surgical system for lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (April 2004) (PDF 127 KB)
- Minimally invasive branch stent technique for aortic aneurysms (April 2004) (PDF 129 KB)
- Human collagen based wound dressing (April 2004) (PDF 95 KB)
- Dermal regeneration template (Integra®) (April 2004) (PDF 210 KB)
- Temperature controlled radiofrequency tonsil ablation (TCRF-TA) (April 2004) (PDF 112 KB)
- Robotically assisted left ventricular (LV) epicardial lead implantation (April 2004) (PDF 164 KB)
- Minimally invasive oesophagectomy (April 2004) (PDF 161 KB)
- Botox® (C. botulinum type A toxin) injections combined with surgery for migraine treatment (April 2004) (PDF 132 KB)
- Bioabsorbable joint implants (PLA96) for rheumatoid arthritis (April 2004) (PDF 184 KB)
- Laser tissue welding using a protein-based solder for repair of blood vessels (April 2004) (PDF 129 KB)
Reports presented on the Horizon Scanning website are based on information available at the time of research and cannot be expected to cover any developments arising from subsequent improvements to health technologies. The reports are based on a limited literature searches and are not a definitive statement on the safety, effectiveness or cost-effectiveness of the health technology covered. The Commonwealth does not guarantee the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information in the reports presented on this site. The reports are not intended to be used as medical advice and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for a health professional's advice. The Commonwealth does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information contained within these reports.
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