Professor Rasika Herath
MBBS (C'bo), MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)(C'bo), MRCOG (UK)
Professor
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Specialization
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Research Interests
- Minimal access surgery
Publications
Publications in peer reviewed Journals
- Chandrasena N, Herath R, Rupasinghe N, Samarasinghe B, Samaranayake H, Kastuririratne A, de Silva NR. Toxoplasmosis awareness, seroprevalence and risk behavior among pregnant women in the Gampaha district, , Sri Lanka. Pathogens and global health. 2016; 110(2): 62-67.
- Chanil Deshan Ekanayake,Prasantha Sudehana Wijesinghe ,Rasika Herath,Nadeera Puliyadda4,Nilanga Nishad."COMPARISON OF METFORMIN VERSUS OTHER TREATMENT MODALITIES IN GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS".ejpmr, 3,3(2016): 51-55
- Hosni MM, Herath RP, Mumtaz R. Diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas of cervical ectopic pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2014 May; 69(5): 261-76. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000000062. PMID:25101692 [PubMed - in process]
- Herath R.P., T.Warnakulasuriya, A.D. Silva, and P.S.Wijesinghe."Methylene Blue Induced Bluish Discoloration Mimicking Cyanosis, at Diagnostic Laparoscopy." J Womens Health,Issues Care 3 5(2014): 2
- Wijesinghe PS, Herath RP , Abeysundara ID. A qualitative study on patients' perceptions of expectant management of first trimester incomplete miscarriage. Ceylon Med J. 2012 Dec;57(4):145 - 9.
- Nishad AAN, Herath RP, Silva GRC, Mohommad R, Wijesinghe PS, Padumadasa S, Premawaedhena A , Premarathne R. A fatal case of di ssecting aortic root aneurysm due to undiagnosed Marfan syndrome in the puerperium. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2012 Jun; 34: 55 - 57
- Rashid M, Rashid MH, Malik F, Herath RPHy peremesis gravidarum and fetal gender: a retrospective study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2012 Jul; 32 (5):475 - 8
- Mahran MA, Herath RP , Sayed AT, Oligbo N. Laparo scopic management of ge nital prolapse. Archives of Gynecol Obstet. 2011 May;283 (5):1015 - 20.
- Herath RP , Wijesinghe PS. Management of morbidly adherent placenta. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2011; 33: 39 - 44
- Singh N, Rashid M, Herath RP . How can we reduce negative laparoscopies for pelvic pain? Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2011;31(1):62 - 8.
- Herath RP , Singh N, Oligbo N. Antenatal u terine rupture in a pregnancy following microwave endometrial ablation. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2011;31(1):82 - 3.
- Herath RP , Hosni MM, Rashid M, Hassanaien M. Chronic nonpuerperal uterine inversion: laparotomy assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Anatolian Journal Of Obstetrics and Gyanecology. 2011;4:2
- Dissanayake DMAB, Palihawadana TS, Herath HMRP , Wimalasena S, Ratnasooriya WD, Wijesinghe PS. A study to assess the prevalence of zinc abnormalities and the effect of zinc on semen parameters in a subfertile population. Sri Lanka Bulletin of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences 2009; 1: 15 - 21
- R. Dumpala, R. Herath , H. Turnbull, H. Medhat. Blood everywhere, not a vessel to ligate. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 2009; 107 Suppl 2: S511
- Herath HMRP , Palihawadane TH, Molligoda H, de Zylva S, Wijesinghe PS. A poorly functioning ectopic kidney delaying the diagnosis of an ectopic ureter. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2008;30:63 - 65
- BA de Silva, HMRP Herath , PS Wije singhe. Acid aspiration syndrome. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2007;29:14 - 18
- TD Dias, HMRP Herath , AK Malwatta, A Karunananda. Pseudo Meigs ’ syndrome secondary to subserous leiomyoma with intrauterine pregnancy. Sri Lanka Journal of Ob stetrics & Gynaecology 2006;28:37 - 38
- PAM Subhashini, SMD Chandragupta, HMRP Herath , HK Ellepola, A Wijesundare, A Warnakulasooriya. “ Painful ” epidural - a rare complication of epidural catheter placement ” .Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology 2005; 8 (3): 156 - 158
- Dias T, Gunasena J, Pieris V, Rasika H, Wijesinghe P. Term versus preterm induction of labour: Does it change the outcome? 49th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. 1st-3rd July 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2016; 38 (Suppl 1):OP11: Pg 26
- Ekanayake CD, Patabendige M, Wijesinghe PS, Pathmeswaran A, Herath RP, Weerasinghe N. Validation of the Sinhala translation of the International Consultation on Incontinence modular Questionnaire on Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS). 49th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. 1st-3rd July 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2016; 38 (Suppl 1):OP52: Pg 40
- Gunasena JR, Palihawadana TS, Dias T, Wijesinghe P, Herath R. The use of late third trimester ultrasound scans in detection of large-for-gestational age babies. 26th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 25th-28th September 2016 in Rome Italy. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2016; 48(Supp 1): P28.11: Pg 262
- Gunasena JR, Palihawadana TS, Dias T, Herath R. Heenatigala CS. Use of cerebroplacental ratio done during the third trimester as a predictor of adverse perinatal outcome. 26th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 25th-28th September 2016 in Rome Italy. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2016 ; 48(Supp 1): P28.09: Pg 261-262.
- Liyanapatabandi D, Bhabu B, Krishoban B, Wenurajith BK, Karunasinghe J, Jayasinghe KS, Jayawardena GRMUGP, Gunarathne SMSG, Herath Rasika. An audit on the completeness of partogramsin two obstetric units in two separateteaching hospitals in Sri Lanka. 49th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. 1st-3rd July 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2016; 38 (Supp 1): P62: Pg 64
- Ekanayake CD, Liyanage AK, Herath RP, Fernando WS, Mahendra BAGG. A possible progression of an atypical leiomyoma to a leiomyosarcoma. 49th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. 1st-3rd July 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2016; 38 (Supp 1): P75: Pg 68
- Jayawardena GRMUGP, Gunarathne SMSG, Jogarasah K, Herath R. An audit on perineal pain felt following childbirth: level of pain experienced and degree of analgesia used. 49th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. 1st-3rd July 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2016; 38 (Supp 1): P80: Pg 70
- Gunathilaka SNMPK, Prasanga DPGGM, Wsalathilaka CD,Herath RP. Case history: Vulval chrons disease – complicated with an unhealed episiotomy; a rare case presentation. Sri Lanka journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; Vol. 37 (Suppl.1)
- Wijesinghe PS, Herath RP, Rasanjana DPL, Nuwarapaksha NPPM. Case history: Vaginal delivery in a primipara with short stature and kyphoscoliosis. Sri Lanka journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; Vol. 37 (Suppl.1)
- Gunathilaka SNMPK, Prasanga DPGGM, Wasalathilaka CD, Chandramal LBN, Herath RP. Audit: Systematic documentation of Cardiotocogram. Sri Lanka journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; Vol. 37 (Suppl.1)
- Prasanga DPGGM, Gunathilaka SNMPK, Chandramal LBN,Herath RP. Audit: Maintenance of Partogram. Sri Lanka journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; Vol. 37 (Suppl.1)
- Gunathilake SNMPK, Prasanga DPGGM, Wasalathilaka CD, Chandramal LBN, Herath RP. Audit: First antenatal clinic visit in a tertiary care center. Sri Lanka journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; Vol. 37 (Suppl.1)
- Ekanayake CD, Fernando WS, Herath RP, Kumarage S, De Silva BA, Amarasena M.A novel technique of laparoscopic sacropexy for women desiring conservative surgical management of uterine prolapse. Sri Lanka journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; Vol. 37 (Suppl.1)
- Munasinghe RMRH, Chandrasiri DMDP, Ranathunga Y,Palihawadana TS, Motha MBC, Herath HMRP. Does a short inter pregnancy interval (<2 years) increase the risk of small for gestational age? – A Sri Lankan experience. Sri Lanka journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; Vol. 37 (Suppl.1)
- Motha MBC, Ranathunga Y, Palihawadana TS, Herath HMRP, Wijesinghe PS. Rate of teenage pregnancy and its outcome at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; Vol. 37 (Suppl.1)
- Chandrasena TGAN, Rupasinghe JIN, Samarasinghe SADBP. Samaranayake WWSRMH, Herath HMRP. Awareness,Risk Behavior and seropositivity of Toxoplasmosis amoung pregnant Females in the Gampaha Distric,Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2014; Vol.36 (suppl. 1).
- Wasalathilaka C,Kumari SDLT Palihawadana TS,Herath HMR,Padumadasa S,Pathemeswaran A,Dias TD.Precision of predicting Expected Date of Delivery by Ultrasound Scan in Comparison to last Menstrual Period. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2014; Vol.36 (suppl. 1).
- Ekanayake CD,Puliyyadda TMNK,Nishad AAN,Herath RP,Wijesinghe PS.Pregnanacy Outcome in Gestational Diabetics Mellitus Treated with Metformin at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2014; Vol.36 (suppl. 1).
- Herath H, Galappaththy G, Herath RP . Are women satisfied with intrapartum and postpartum hospital care. In the proceedings of 44 th APACPH Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 2012.
- Herath KKWHP, Galappaththy GNL, Herath HMRP . Satisfaction with intrapartum and postpartum hospital care among mothers delivering at North Colombo Teaching Hospital. In the proceedings of 125 th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Associat ion. June 2012.
- Abeysundara IDHPK, Herath RP , Wijesinghe PS. A qualitative study on patient ’ s perceptions of expectant management of incomplete miscarriage. In the proceedings of 10 th Scientific sessions of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist s, Kuching, Malaysia, 2012
- Herath R , Diassanayake, Hilmi MAH, S Pathmeswaran, Palihawadana TS, Wijesingh PS. Sexual practices, knowledge, and usage of contraceptives among adolescents and young adults. In the proceedings of XX1 scientific sessions of t he Asian and Oceanic congress of obstetrics and Gynaecology, Auckland 2009.
- Karunanayake AL, Salgado LSS, Abeysooriya V, Fernando S, HMRP Herath , Kumarendran B, Premarathne BAHR, Mahavithange STC, for the Ragama Health Study Group. Prevalence of osteopor osis in a sample of Sri Lankan urban population. Ceylon Medical journal 2008;53 Suppl 1:33
- Nishad AAN, Herath HMRP , Padumadasa SG, Wijesinghe PS, Feranando WS, Rathayake RMUS. Hewavisenthi SJ de. Histological types of gynaecological tumours in the Teachi ng Hospital, Ragama over a 9 year period. In the proceedings of 41st annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. June 2008
- HMRP Herath , DMAB Disanayake, MAM Hilmi, S Pathmeswaran, WS Fernando. PS Wijesin ghe. Sexual practices, knowledge and usage of contraceptives among adolescents and young adults. In the proceedings of 41st annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. June 2008.
- Karunanayake AL, Salgado LSS, Abeysooriya V, Fernando S, HMRP Herath , Kumarendran B, Premarathne BAHR, Mahavithange STC, for the Ragama Health Study Group. Prevalence of osteoporosis in a sample of Sri Lankan urban population. In the proceedings of 121st annual Scientific Sessio ns of Sri Lanka Medical association, Colombo. March 2008
- AL Karunanayake, LSS Salgado, BAHR Premarathna, S Fernando, HMRP Herath , V Abeysooriya, B Kumarendran, STC Mahavithange. Prevalence of osteoporosis among Sri Lankan adults in Ragama area. In the pr oceedings of Scientific Sessions of Nutrition society of Sri Lanka, Colombo. January 2008.
- AL Karunanayake, LSS Salgado, BAHR Premarathna, S Fernando, HMRP Herath , V Abeysooriya, B Kumarendran, STC Mahavithange. Prevalence of osteoporosis among Sri Lankan adults in Ragama area. In the pr oceedings of Scientific Sessions of Nutrition society of Sri Lanka, Colombo. January 2008.
- HMRP Herath , TD Dias, WI Amarasinghe. Do teenager prefer contraception or termination. In the proceedings of 40th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College o f Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. November 2007.
- HMRP Herath , AMJH Attanayake, AHZ Mohomad, PS Wijesinghe. Do we handle fetal heart traces correctly? : A completed audit cycle. In the proceedings of 40th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo, November 2007.
- HMRP Herath , TH Palihawadana, AHMA Wijewardana, PS Wijesinghe. Vault prolapse in a patient with Rokitansky syndrome. In the proceedings of 40th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Co llege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. November 2007
- HMRP Herath , TD Dias, WI Amarasinghe. Teenage pregnancy outcome. In the proceedings of 40th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. November 2007
- TD Dias, SD Dharmarathna, HMRP Herath , D Warnasooriya, WI Amarasinghe. Adavanced maternal age and pregnancy outcome. In the proceedings of annual academic sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. February 2007
- HMRP H erath , BA de Silva, WS Fernando, PS Wijesinghe. Methylene blue induced “ cyanosis ” at diagnostic laparoscopy. In the proceedings of 39th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Collage Of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. October 2006.
- HK Ellepolo a, HMRP Herath , C Jayasundere, TMSB Tenakoon, KS Perera, AP Wijesundere. Arterio - venous malformation of the bowel presenting with massive bleeding during pregnancy: a case report. In the proceedings of 39th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Collage Of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 2006.
- C Jayasundara, HK Ellepola, HMRP Herath , A Perera, A Wijesundere. Dietary advice on GDM mothers - an audit. In the proceedings of 39th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Collage Of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. October 2006.
- HK Ellepola , HMRP Herath , C Jayasundara ,HKSI Premaratne , A Wijesundere. The National Partogram – A complete Audit cycle. In the proceedings of 39th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Collage Of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. October 2006.
- WML Perera, WI Amarasingha, S Ganeshananthan, TD Dias, HMRP Herath . Case report of conservation of uterus following removal of 33 fibroids. In the proceedings of 38th annual scientific sessions o f Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. July 2005.
- S Ganeshananthan, E Samarakoon, WML Perera, HMRP Herath , S Premarathna. Acute intermittent porphyria in Pregnancy - A case report. In the proceedings of 38th annual scientific ses sions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. July 2005.
- HMRP Herath , H Ellepola, PAM Subhashini, A Wijesundare, A Warnakulasooriya. Epidural abscess, a rare cause of back pain in the puerperium : a case report. In the proceed ings of 25th anniversary academic sessions of Postgraduate Institute of Medicine of Sri Lanka, Colombo. July 2005.
- HMRP Herath , HK Ellepola, RSP Gajanayake, A Wijesundare. Descriptive study of Maternal deaths in Castle Street Hospital for Women; A changi ng trend. In the proceedings of 38th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. July 2005.
- TD Dias, HMRP Herath , WBM Wickramasooriya, DR Nilomi , WI Amarasinghe. An Ectopic Pregnancy: A retrospective desc riptive study. In the proceedings of 38th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. July 2005.
- TD Dias, HMRP Herath , WML Perera, SD Dharmarathne, WI Amarasinghe. Time and the risk of ruptured tubal pregnancy. In the proceedings of 38th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. July 2005.
- S Ganeshananthan, WI Amarasingha, WML Perera , HMRP Herath , TD Dias. Trends in perinatal outcome at Teaching Hos pital Peradeniya during the period of 1986 - 2004. In the proceedings of 38th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. July 2005.
- SACU Gunawardane, RSP Gajanayake, HMRP Herath , HK Ellepola, A Wijesundare . A study on scio - demographic features and clinical presentations of ovarian cancers at CSHW. In the proceedings of 38th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. July 2005.
- Dias TD, HMRP Herath , Perera WML, Dharmarathne SD, Kumara DAKJ, Amarasinghe WI. Time and the risk of ruptured tubal pregnancy. In the proceedings of 25th anniversary academic sessions of Postgraduate Institute of Medicine of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 2005.
- Dias TD, HMRP Herath , Perera WML, Dharmarathne SD, Kumara DAKJ, Amarasinghe WI. Time and the risk of ruptured tubal pregnancy. In the proceedings of 25th anniversary academic sessions of Postgraduate Institute of Medicine of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 2005.
- HK Ellepola HMRP Herath , RSP Gajanayake, A Wijesundare. Is the non stress CTG serving the purpose it meant for? : An audit. In the proceedings of 38th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Colombo. July 2005.
- HMRP Herath , TD Dias, WDM Wikramasooriya, WI Amarasinghe. Trends in perinatal and obstetric outcome in teaching hospital Peradeniya 1980 - 2004. In the proceedings of 27th Annual scientific sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, Peradeniy a, Sri Lanka. February 2005.
- HMRP Herath , TD Dias, WDM Wikramasooriya. WI Amarasinghe. A vulvul neurofibroma: a rare case of lump at vulva. In the proceedings of 27th Annual scientific sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Februa ry 2005.
- TD Dias, HMRP Herath , AK Malwatta, A Karunananda. Pseudo Meigs ’ syndrome secondary to subserous leiomyoma with intrauterine pregnancy: a case report. In the proceedings of 27th Annual scientific sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, Peradeniya, S ri Lanka. February 2005.
- AK Kurukulasooriya, N Ranasinghe, MA Niriella, HMRP Herath . Do we achieve recommended therapeutic levels of anticoagulation in our hospitals? In the proceedings of 3rd Annual scientific sessions of Sri Lankan College of Heamat ologists. Colombo. December 2001.
- HMRP Herath , KKWHP De Silva, G Mendis. Descriptive study of sports injuries in sports men and women attending the sports medicine unit. In the proceedings of 1st Student Scientific Sessions of University of Colombo, Sri L anka. 2000
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