Report Archive
Report Archive
Cardiothoracic Surgery
HealthPACT
RePneu® lung volume reduction coils for patients with advanced emphysema, November 2013.
AIGISRx® antibacterial envelope for preventing infection in implanted cardiac devices, August 2013.
Sternum support vests to prevent sternal dehiscence, May 2013.
MGuard™: novel mesh covered bare metal stent, May 2013.
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) for the diagnosis of coronary heart disease, February 2013.
High-sensitivity troponin assay for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, February 2013.
Biodegradable stents, February 2013.
External aortic root support in Marfan syndrome, November 2012.
Robotic-assisted lung resection, November 2012.
Sutureless aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis, August 2012.
LifeStent® vascular stent for symptomatic lesions of the superficial femoral or proximal popliteal artery, August 2012.
Microbial sealant to reduce surgical site infections following coronary artery bypass graft, August 2012.
Pleurx® catheter system for the treatment of malignant pleural effusion, August 2012.
Carillon mitral contour system for mitral regurgitation, February 2012.
Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation, February 2012.
Implantable carotid sinus baroreflex device for treatment of drug-resistant hypertension (update), November 2011.
Total artificial heart for end-stage refractory biventricular heart failure, November 2011.
High sensitivity troponin assays for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, August 2011.
RACS reports
Evidence essential: Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, August 2009.
Medical Services Advisory Committee
General Surgery
HealthPACT
LINX® reflux management system for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux, August 2013.
Microwave ablation for hepatic tumours, May 2013.
Endoscopic pancreatic stenting for prophylaxis of pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy, May 2013.
Antibiotics versus appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis, February 2013.
EndoBarrier® gastrointestinal liner for obesity, November 2012.
Exalenz BreathID® breath test device for the diagnosis of liver disease, August 2012.
Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES): cholecystectomy, February 2012.
Selective internal radiation therapy for the treatment of liver cancer, August 2011.
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Insertion of colonic stents for the management of malignant large bowel obstructions, November 2012.
Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's oesophagus with dysplasia, December 2010.
RACS reports
Evidence essential: Veress needle laparoscopic entry technique - September 2013.
Evidence essential: Neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy for rectal cancer - August 2009.
Neurosurgery
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Magnetic resonance thermometry-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for intracranial neoplasms, August 2013.
Tumour treating fields for glioblastoma multiforme, May 2012.
Cerecyte (bioactive) coils for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms, February 2012.
Percutaneous venoplasty for the treatment of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) in multiple sclerosis, November 2011.
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) using somatostatin analogues to treat neuroendocrine tumours, August 2011.
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Review of interim funded service: Artificial intervertebral disc replacement - lumbar, April 2011.
Protocol to guide the assessment of catheter-based renal denervation for treatment-resistant hypertension, September 2013.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation and autologous chondrocyte implantation, December 2010.
Otolaryngology
HealthPACT
Bilateral bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implantation for bilateral hearing loss, November 2013.
Basic fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF) for the treatment of tympanic membrane perforation, November 2012.
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for sleep apnoea, August 2012.
Balloon sinuplasty for chronic rhinosinusitis, February 2012.
Paediatric Surgery
HealthPACT
Pulse oximetry for detecting heart defects in newborns, November 2012.
Neonatal screening for lysosomal storage disorders, August 2012.
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for monitoring of paediatric patients at risk of low perfusion following cardiac surgery, February 2012.
Plastic Surgery
RACS reports
Breast prosthesis implantation for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery - December 2013.
Multi-catheter interstitial brachytherapy for early stage breast cancer, May 2013.
Margin Probe® to assess surgical margins during lumpectomy for breast cancer, February 2013.
Autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation: A systematic review (update), September 2010.
Original report: Autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation: A systematic review, February 2002.
Permanent and semi-permanent dermal fillers: A systematic review (PDF 502.42KB), February 2009.
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Urology
HealthPACT
Single-incision mini-sling system for female stress urinary incontinence, August 2013.
An essay to identify biopsy-negative prostate cancer, February 2013.
Inert liquid-to-solid gels for prostate-rectum separation during prostate radiation therapy, February 2013.
Theralite™ for treatment of renal failure in patients with multiple myeloma, February 2012.
RACS reports
Evidence essential: Radiofrequency ablation of renal tumours - March 2010.
Vascular Surgery
HealthPACT
Drug-eluting stents and balloons for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease, May 2012.
Medical Services Advisory Committee
Decision Analytic Protocol (DAP) to guide the assessment of ultrasound guidance for major vascular access and percutaneous neural blockade, February 2013.
Other
Australia and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network (ANZHSN) horizon scanning
Prioritising summaries
Horizon scanning reports
HealthPACT
Argus II® retinal prosthesis system for peripheral retinal degeneration, November 2013.
IRay® for wet age-related macular degeneration, November 2013.
EyeOP1®: ophthalmic high intensity focussed ultrasound for glaucoma, February 2013.
Autologous blood injection for soft tissue injury, November 2012.
SpyGlass® direct visualization system, November 2012.
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, August 2012.
Intravitreal corticosteroid implant for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema, August 2012.
Health Buddy® for telehealth patients, August 2012.
90Y Zevalin for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, August 2011.
Regional hyperthermia for soft-tissue sarcoma, August 2011.
RACS reports
Systematic review on needs for medical devices for older people, February 2013.
Surgical simulation for training: skills transfer to the operating room (update) (PDF 1.39MB), November 2012.
Surgical simulation for training: skills transfer to the operating room: A systematic review, November 2012.
Credentialing in surgery: A systematic review (PDF 1.62MB), October 2011.
The effect of fatigue on surgeon performance and surgical outcomes: A systematic review, August 2009.
Fast-track surgery and enhance recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs (PDF 346.54KB), May 2009.
Robotic-assisted surgery for urological, cardiac and gynaecological procedures, May 2009.
A Review of policies and processes for the introduction of new interventional procedures, July 2007.
Rapid versus full systematic reviews: an inventory of current methods and practice in Health Technology Assessment, July 2007.
Health registers: How, why and for whom, December 2000.
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