Conference Papers: Recent submissions

  • Steroids in pregnancy 
    Dias, T.D. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008)
    Steroids constitute one of the most frequently prescribed medicines during pregnancy. Their use is the mainstay for a variety of maternal and fed indications, both in acute and chronic conditions. The pharmacokinetics of ...
  • Child sex abuse-a global problem 
    Padumadasa, G.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008)
    There has been increased awareness globally of child sexual abuse and harassment. In Sri Lanka too, the National Child Protection Authority has probed many incidents of child'sexual abuse and highlighted them via the media, ...
  • Research tools for basic research 
    Fernando, S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008)
    Statistics is an integral part of any research project. It is mainly used in sample size calculation in the planning stage and data analysis at the conclusion of the study. Furthermore, the readers of a research article ...
  • Surgical management of Carcinoma of vulva: current trends 
    Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008)
    Vulval cancer is relatively rare. It accounts for approximately 5% of malignancies of the female genital tract, with an incidence of 2.2 per 100,000 women. This is predominantly a disease of postmenopausal elderly women, ...
  • Nerve lesions in obstetrics and gynaecology 
    Weerasinghe, V.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008)
    Nerves can be preferentially or equally damaged in pregnant or non-pregnant women when compared to men due to various reasons. Nerves affected could be sensory nerves, motor nerves or autonomic nerves. Common clinical ...
  • Needle stick and sharp injuries during surgical procedures: an ignored danger? 
    Palihawadana, T.S.; Sitbodhini, M.A.; Fernando, S.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2006)
    Handling of needles and sharp instruments expose the surgeons to sharp injuries, which can transmit blood borne pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C. Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been shown to carry the highest risk ...
  • Dietaryadviceongdmmothers-an audit 
    Jayasundar, C.; Ellepola, U.K.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Perera, A.; Wijesundere, A. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2006)
    BACKGROUND: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is considered a global problem and in Sri Lanka. It is emerging as a common complication in pregnancy. Hence, an audit was undertaken to evaluate dietary advice given to GDM ...
  • Psychological well being and the associated factors of primary infertile females in the colombo district 
    Lamakara, L.H.M.N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Senevirathne, H.R. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2006)
    BACKGROUND: Primary infertility has a considerable impact on the psychological well being of the female partner of a couple. Therefore this study on psychological well being and its correlates was carried out with the ...
  • Surgical vs expectant Management in incomplete miscarriage: a randomised comparison 
    Marleen, F.S.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Palihawadana, T.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007)
    INTRODUCTION: Incomplete miscarriage is a common presentation in gynaecology. Surgical evacuation has been the cornerstone of management and an estimated 88% still undergo such interventions worldwide. Due to its risk of ...
  • Vault prolapse in a patient with rokitansky syndrome 
    Herath, H.M.R.P.; Palihawadana, T.H.; Wijewardana, A.H.M.A.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007)
    INTRODUCTION: The Mayer—Rokitansky—Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKHS) is a rare congenital cause of primary amenorrhoea, due to agenesis of the uterus and the upper two thirds of the vagina. Since the vaginal vault is not ...
  • Family planning among Medically ill people in a sri lankan setting: a descriptive study 
    Palihawadana, T.S.; Fernando, W.S.; Mallawaarachi, W.P.P.K.; Attanayake, A.M.J.H.; Motha, M.B.C.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007)
    INTRODUCTION: Sri Lanka has a high contraceptive prevalence with a low total fertility rate. In spite of this, unmet need of family planning among medically ill people is observed in day to day clinical practice. Medical ...
  • Do we handle fetal heart Traces correctly? A completed audit cycle 
    Herath, H.M.R.P.; Attanayake, A.M.J.H.; Mohomad, H.Z.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007)
    INTRODUCTION: Electronic fetal monitoring has become an integral part of modern obstetric practice. Appropriate use and interpretation of CTG is necessary to achieve the expected benefits of electronic fetal monitoring. ...
  • Do teenager prefer contraception or termination? 
    Herath, H.M.R.P.; Dias, T.D.; Amarasinghe, W.L. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007)
    INTRODUCTION: Teenage pregnancy is universal in all known societies past and present. One in four girls in the world becomes a mother before the age of 19 years. In Sri Lanka, 22.2% of maternal deaths due to illegal abortions ...
  • Trends in perinatal out come at teaching hospital peradeniya during the period of 1986-2004 
    Ganeshananthan, S.; Amarasinghe, W.I.; Perera, W.M.L.; PHerath, H.M.R.; Dias, T.D. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    INTRODUCTION: The obstetric care has tremendously improved over the past two decades worldwide, resulting in better maternal and perinatal outcome. To move forward we need to assess whether the standard of care provided ...
  • Audit on cardiotocographs 
    Padumadasa, G.S.; Amarasena, J.M.T.; Ratnatilake, R.M.K.R.M.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    METHOD: One hundred cardiotocographs taken in women who presented between 01 April 2005 and 22 April 2005 were analyzed. In those who had more than'one cardiotocograph (CTG), the first one was analyzed. Documentation about ...
  • Reliability of fetal cardiotocography in predicting baby's condition at birth 
    Shobanan, P.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Vidyathilake, E.G.A. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    RATIONALE: Currently the most commonly used Antenatal and Intrapartum test of fetal well being is cardiotocography (CTG). Although it has gained popularity because of easy application and documentation, its use has caused ...
  • Perifartum hysterectomy from 2000 to 2004: Any new lessons? 
    Pathiraja, R.P.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Fernando, W.S.; Fernandopulle, R.C. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    OBJECTIVE: We aimed to identify the risk factors and subsequent maternal and perinatal outcome associated with the procedure of peripartum hysterectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective case review carried ...
  • Descriptive study of maternal deaths in castle street hospital for women; a changing trend 
    Herath, H.M.R.P.; Ellepola, R.K.; Gajanayake, R.S.P.; Wijesundere, A. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    INTRODUCTION: Deaths from pregnancy complications remain an important public health problem. With the development of the health care system in Sri Lanka maternal mortality rate has come down significantly. Castle Street ...
  • An Unusual case of polycystic ovary syndrome 
    Padumadasa, G.S.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    A 19 year old girl with primary smenorrhoea presented with lower abdominal pain, deepening of voice, hirsutism and hyperpigmentation of skin for five years. She had undergone left sided oophorectomy and wedge biopsy of the ...
  • Breech at term: caesarean versus vaginal delivery 
    Kumara, D.A.K.J.; Dias, T.D.; Perera, Y.A.G. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    OBJECTIVE: In 3-4% of the pregnancies, the fetus will be in breech presentation at term. For most of these women the approach to delivery is controversial. The objective of the study was to compare the pregnancy outcomes ...

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