• Management of thrombocytopaenia in pregnancy 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Costa, y; Weerawardana, A. (Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021-11-25)
• Use of oxytocin for induction of labour 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Goonewardene, M. (Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021-01-07)
• SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study 

  COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative (Oxford University Press, 2021-03-24)

  Background Preoperative SARS-CoV-2 vaccination could support safer elective surgery. Vaccine numbers are limited so this study aimed to inform their prioritization by modelling. Methods The primary outcome was the ...
• Effects of pre-operative isolation on postoperative pulmonary complications after electivesurgery: an international prospectivecohort study 

  COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative (Association of Anaesthetists, 2021-08-09)

  We aimed to determine the impact of pre-operative isolation on postoperative pulmonary complications after elective surgery during the global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. We performed an international prospective cohort study ...
• SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study 

  COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative (Association of Anaesthetists, 2021-08-24)

  SARS-CoV-2 has been associated with an increased rate of venous thromboembolism in critically ill patients. Since surgical patients are already at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than general populations, this study ...
• Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries 

  National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery (Oxford University Press, 2023-04-20)

  Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Met ...
• Predicting the efficacy of vaginal misoprostol in the management of early pregnancy failures: A signal center study 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Ariyarathna, B.; Walawe Nayake, S. (Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2022-12-31)

  Introduction: Early pregnancy loss is a situation commonly experienced by pregnant women. Management includes expectant, medical and surgical evacuation. Medical management is effective and relatively safe option and ...
• Maternal, Fetal Outcomes and lVode of Deliveries of Adolescent Pregnancy:A Descriptive Comparison in Teaching Hospital h/ahamodara 

  Kularathna, W. G. P. N.; Dasanayake, D. L. W. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, 2020-10-02)

  Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a global issue in the world and it is an increasing trend. It is known that adolescent pregnancies have major health consequences for their babies and mothers. Objective: To compare ...
• A randomized controlled trial of rectal analgesia diclofenac sodium for relief of perineal pain following child birth 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W. (Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2014-06-03)

  Objectives: To evaluate rectal diclofenac sodium in the relief of perineal pain after trauma during childbirth. Design: A randomized , double blind trial. Setting: The obstetric department (ward 21) , ...
• Can we reduce failed instrumental delivery? 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Sidique, A. (Galle Medical Journal, 2015-01-11)

  Background: Second stage caesarean sections following failed instrumental delivery are in rising trend. Maternal and neonatal risks are significantly high following failed instrumental deliveries. Identification of ...
• Cervical cytology screening: knowledge attitudes and behaviour of public health midwives in an urban district in Sri Lanka 

  Kumara, W. G. N.; Dasanayake, D. L. W. (Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2017-04-19)

  Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of PHMM on cervical cytology screening. Method: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study. PHMM attached to the MOH division in Galle district were interviewed ...
• Adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes of elective induction of labour at term vs spontaneous onset of labour; a comparison study 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Ukwaththa, U. D. M. L.; Gamage, M. (Galle Medical Journal, 2011-12-11)

  Introduction: Induction of labour (IOL) is a relatively common procedure in the present obstetrics practice. Decision is made by obstetricians when the extra uterine life is more favourable for the baby than intrauterine ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding modern methods of postpartum contraception among postnatal mothers 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Dilhan, B. W. G. I. (Galle Medical Journal, 2018-03-30)

  Introduction: Improving postpartum contraceptive use is an important programmatic strategy to improve the health and well-being of women, newborns and children in a country. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, ...
• Possible familial gestational spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome due to mutation of FSH receptors (FGSOHS) 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Linganathan, K.; Hettipathirana, P. S.; Ranathunga, G.A.; Warnakulasuriya, D. (Ceylon Medical Journal, 2009-04-21)
• Knowledge and practices on birth preparedness and complication readiness among antenatal mothers; A study from southern province 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Ganewatta, S. M. T.; Rathnayaka, N. (Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2018-03-27)

  Background: Birth preparedness (BP) and complication readiness (CR) is a concept introduced by World Health Organization (WHO) for reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality rate of a country. This study was aimed to ...
• Three doses of oral misoprostol versus an intra-cervical Foley catheter for 24 hours for pre-induction cervical ripening in post- dated pregnancies: a randomized controlled trial 

  Somirathne, D.; Goonewardene, M.; Dasanayake, D. L. W. (Ceylon Medical Journal, 2017-06-30)

  Objectives To compare three doses of oral misoprostol 50µg four hourly versus an intra- cervical Foley catheter for 24 hours, for pre-induction cervical ripening. Methods Primary investigator blinded, randomized ...
• Thermal endometrial ablation for abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial pathology: an alternative to hysterectomy 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Goonewardene, I. M. R. (Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2020-06-30)

  Introduction: Among women of reproductive age Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) due to a primary endometrial pathology (AUB-E) occurs in up to 25%, and it has a significant adverse impact on their quality of life. In Sri ...
• Granular Cell Tumor over the Mons Pubis: An Uncommon Tumor 

  Patabendige, M.; Wickramasooriya, D. J.; Dasanayake, D. L. W. (Hindawi Limited, 2019-05-15)

  Granular cell tumors are uncommon, usually benign, soft tissue neoplasms of neural origin. They occur throughout the body; vulval involvement is uncommon and labium majus is the commonest site in vulva. Complete surgical ...
• Skin closure with Pfannenstiel incision in lower segment caesarean section; comparison of wound outcome with interrupted vs. subcuticular techniques 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Jodhi, A. K.; Roomadu, K.U.G.A.; Saumya, G.K.R. (Galle Medical Journal, 2020-05-10)

  Introduction: Caesarean section is the most common surgical procedure performed in the world. A vast majority of the procedures are carried out with Pfannenstiel incision. Different techniques and materials are used to ...
• Single center experience on implementation of the postpartum intrauterine device (PPIUD) in Sri Lanka: a retrospective study 

  Dasanayake, D. L. W.; Patabendige, M.; Amarasinghe, Y. (BioMed Central Ltd, 2020-04-20)

  Objectives to study the institutionalization of PPIUD services at Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara, Galle (THMG) and to study the feasibility, challenges and barriers for implementation. Results Total of 46,815 deliveries ...

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