A5103239144- Music Therapy and Health
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Spinal Hematomas and Complications
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2015-2024
University of Moratuwa
2020
Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (Sweden)
2019
Abstract The application of natural antimicrobial agents has garnered significant interest within the healthcare and medical textile industries because they are functionally active textiles that can inhibit excessive proliferation microorganisms. present study aimed to evaluate antifungal properties Aloe barbadensis Miller ethanol extract develop an eco-friendly A. ethanolic gel treated cotton fabric against vulvovaginal candidiasis caused by Candida albicans . activity C. was evaluated well...
Objectives This study was aimed at piloting a prospective individual patient database on hospital deliveries in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and exploring its use for developing recommendations improving quality of care (QoC). Design Observational study. Setting De Soysa Maternity Hospital, the largest referral maternity Lanka. Data collection analysis From July 2015 to June 2017, 150 variables were collected each delivery using standardised form entered into database. analysed every 8 months,...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background:</ns4:bold>Surgery-related anxiety is universal, leading to complications. The objective of this study was assess the prevalence pre-operative levels among a group patients.</ns4:p><ns4:p><ns4:bold>Methods:</ns4:bold>A descriptive cross-sectional 64 women conducted in tertiary care hospital, Sri Lanka. Patients who underwent emergency surgeries, those with mental illnesses or aged <18 years were excluded. Pre-operative assessment done one day prior surgery...
Nowadays, surgical robots are widely used to perform surgeries more efficiently, especially in minimally invasive surgeries. This paper presents a novel robotic manipulator substitute the second assistant doctor gynecological laparoscopy. enables primary surgeon uterine manipulation without additional human intervention. The developed has serial kinematic configuration with five degrees of freedom (DOF) order reproduce all basic motions assistant. Three parallel axis joints allow achieving...
No abstract available Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Vol.37(2) 2015: 19-21
Abstract In this research, a novel Automated Fluid Management System (AFMS) was designed, analysed and fabricated for endoscopy aided gynaecological surgeries in order to prevent complications arise due fluid overload. The proposed system consists of peristaltic pump, suction mechanism measurement integrated with graphical user interface which can also control monitor through wireless network system. device serves functionalities such as regulating saline flow rate, limiting setting...
To assess the effect of preoperative theatre visit in reducing anxiety and its associated adverse outcomes, a single centre randomised controlled trial was conducted at Professorial Gynaecology Unit, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. 64 patients were randomised. The intervention group had pre-operative with an informative session regarding surgery. Patients’ before, time after surgery assessed using APAIS score. Pre-induction parameters pain score also assessed. difference before...
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) due to multiple vaginal lacerations is difficult manage and tamponade used as a life-saving measure. Condom catheter with stay sutures at the introitus for this purpose has not been reported. We describe successfully managing PPH following forceps delivery using condom tied an 18 FG Foley catheter. The device was introduced vagina, inflated 700 mL of normal saline held in situ by sealing interrupted nylon stitches running between labia minora. cheap freely...
No abstract available
Objective: To find out the level of adherence to delayed cord clamping (DCC) following delivery neonates that do not require resuscitation by category 3 and 4 caesarean surgeries at tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka reasons for nonadherence Methodology: Out Lanka, eleven were randomly selected study. Middle grade medical officers from each obstetric unit these hospitals, who perform uncomplicated their units, invited participate Postgraduate trainees doctors with an experience less than a...
Candida albicans typically resides as a member of the indigenous vaginal microbiota and has been identified most common fungal pathogen responsible for vulvovaginal candidiasis, condition that significantly impairs well-being women.Aloe barbadensis Miller, generally known Aloe vera, long history therapeutic use.The present study aimed to evaluate antifungal properties vera ethanol extract develop an eco-friendly ethanolic gel treated cotton fabric against candidiasis caused by albicans.The...
Background and Objective COVID-19 restrictions had a major impact on the academic sector globally. The aim of this study was to compare clinical exposure final year medical students at professorial unit Obstetrics Gynaecology Colombo South Teaching Hospital during pandemic with those who attended training prior pandemic. Methods Systematic sampling 66 belonging two groups, completed their appointment pandemic, done, using student portfolios recording skills procedures performed appointment....
Background and Objective The COVID–19 pandemic affected almost all aspects of health. It appeared to increase morbidity mortality among pregnant women in Sri Lanka, during the 3rd wave. aim this study was determine maternal neonatal outcomes mothers with active COVID-19 infection. Method A cross-sectional descriptive conducted over a period 3 months wave on 59 who were either admitted maternity isolation ward infectio or positive for at any point gestation came delivery professorial unit...
von Willebrand disease (vWD) is a bleeding disorder that predominantly attributable to reduced levels of factor (vWF) activity. vWD prevalence 1% in the population and Type 3 very rare. inherited as autosomal recessive manner accounts for less than 5% all cases. Individuals with type can have severe internal joint bleeding. However, 2 variants are extremely difficult manage there no guarantee haemostasis will be achieved even when plasma concentrations apparently been corrected into normal...
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) is a common clinical problem that generally affects 20-30% of women in society. This paper suggests novel system for thermal balloon endometrial ablation, which allows the Endometrium to be destroyed, easily and safely with minimal menstrual blood loss it prevents from having any severe further anemic conditions can occur future. It incorporates an innovative design multi-sensory feedback purpose making precise positioning ablation device inside uterus....
Sexual dysfunction is a rising problem especially in those who are at pe1imenopausal age. It goes hand with aging, medical and surgical comorbidities, psychological factors as well relationship factors. More more women seek the opinion of doctors since it has disrupted their quality life. The prevalence hard to determine reluctant come up complaint sexual dysfunction. Remedies have been coming such topical moisturizer applicants newer hormone replacement therapies. Psychological phenomenon...
Objective Hypothesis: Exposure of the patient to a theatre setting prior surgery reduced preoperative anxiety and adverse outcomes. Design: Single-center randomized controlled trial Setting: Professorial Gynecology Unit, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka Sample: 64 adult patients. Methods: The patients were intervention arm was given pre-operative visit with an informative session regarding surgery. These assessed using interviewer-administered questionnaire. Statistical Package for...
<ns4:p><ns4:underline>Background</ns4:underline></ns4:p><ns4:p> Respiratory distress (RD) is higher among newborns born by caesarean section (CS) compared to vaginal delivery. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend steroid administration for CS prior 39 weeks. Effectiveness steroids neonatal RD at term inconclusive. The racial differences are yet be studied.</ns4:p><ns4:p> </ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:underline>Methods</ns4:underline></ns4:p><ns4:p> A single center retrospective...