MB BS(C'bo), MRCOG(UK), MSc in Clin Embryo(Leeds), MPhil
Specialization
Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Research Interests
- Infertility
- Assisted reproduction
- Fertility regulation
- Ultrasound in gynecology
- Simulator training
Publications
Book chapters and sections
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Palihawadana TS 2014. In Mukhopadhyay S, Morris E, Arulkumaran S. eds. Algorihms in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Oxford; Oxford university press.
- Palihawadana T, Motha MBC, Fernando WS, Wijesinghe PS. A study on the incidence and the outcome of teenage pregnancies and the associated socio-economic factors: an interim analysis. A collection of research papers on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. 2008: 147-169."
- Senanayake HM, Premaratne SP, Palihawadana T, Wijeratne S. Simple educational intervention will improve the efficacy of routine antenatal iron supplementation. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology research 2010; 36(3): 646-50
- PS Wijesinghe, GS Padumadasa, TS Palihawadana, FS Marleen. A trial of expectant management in incomplete miscarriage. Ceylon Medical Journal 2011; 56: 10-13
- TS Palihawadana, PS Wijesinghe, HR Seneviratne. Aetiology of infertility among females seeking treatment at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Medical Journal 2012;57:79-83
- MBC Motha , TS Palihawadana, DJ Perry. Recurrent pregnancy loss and thrombophilia. Ceylon Medical Journal 2014; 59(1):1-3
- Kulkarni S, Palihawadana T, Kulkarni M. Use of electronic resources by participants of Lister's skills competition: a survey. (From the poster presented at the RCOG world congress 2015 in Brisbane, Australia)British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 122(s1):245
- Motha C, Palihawadana T, Dias T, Thulya SD, Godage T. A retrospective analysis of the prevalence of heart disease in pregnancy – a Sri Lankan experience. (From the poster presented at the RCOG world congress 2015 in Brisbane, Australia) British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 122(s1):267
- Dias T, Palihawadana T, Motha C, Thulya SD. Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy – a Sri Lankan experience. (From the poster presented at the RCOG world congress 2015 in Brisbane, Australia) British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 122(s1):267
- Ambrose A, Palihawadana TS, Mahendra BAGG. A descriptive study on clinicopathological features among women diagnosed with endometrial cancer in a teaching hospital of Sri Lanka. (From the poster presented at the RCOG world congress 2015 in Brisbane,Australia) British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015;122(s1):149
- Palihawadana TS, Mukhopadhyay S, Jones C, Lowndes R, William S. The clinical examination for sphincter tone in follow-up of OASIS: is it obsolete? British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2013; 120(s1): 311
- Palihawadana TS, Kuruba N, Kulkarni M, Sule M. Skills in video gaming and laparoscopic tasks: An inborn skill or is it modifiable? British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2013; 120(s1): 338
- Nirmal DM, Palihawadana TS. Medical students in the labour ward: what do they expect and feel? British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2013; 120(s1): 341
- Palihawadana TS, Wijesinghe PS, Seneviratne HR. Is Letrozole an effective ovulation induction agent in women with WHO group II anovulation? British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2013; 120(s1): 194
- Palihawadana TS, Kulkarni M, Sule M. Association between video gaming and laparoscopic surgical skills: is it reciprocal? British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2013; 120(s1): 407
- Palihawadana TS, Mukhopadhyay S, Jones C, Lowndes R, William S. The usefulness of anorectal manometry and endoanal ultrasound in follow-up of patients after an OASIS. British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2013; 120(s1): 291
- Palihawadana T, Mukhopadhyay S, Morris E. A modified abdominal sacrocolpopexy procedure for genital prolapse with apical descent. British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2014; 121(s2): 232-233
- Wijesooriya, L. R. A., T. S. Palihawadana, and R. N. G. Rajapaksha. "A study of psychological impact on women undergoing miscarriage at a Sri Lankan hospital setting." Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 37, no. 2 (2015).
- de Silva BA, Wijesekera C, Fernandopulle RC, Fernando WS, Palihawadana TS. Dengue fever in pregnancy; a management dilemma. Sri Lankan journal of Anaesthesiology 2003; XII: 47-50.
- Rodrigo SNK, Palihawadana TS. Peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking malignancy. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2004; 26: 42-44.
- Hewavisanthi SjdeS, Palihawadana TS, Fernando WS, Wijesinghe PS. Positive peritoneal fluid cytology in ovarian malignancies with metastasis: a descriptive study. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2005; 27: 28-31.
- Dissanayake DMAB, Wijesinghe PS, Ratnasooriya WD, Wimalasena S, Palihawadana TS. Effects of different Zinc levels in the sperm culture medium on sperm recovery and quality of sperm in the swim up procedure for sperm processing. The Ceylon Journal of Medical Science 2006; 49(1): 21-27.
- Herath NMRP, Palihawadana T, 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
- Dissanayake DMAB, Palihawadana TS, Herath HMRP, Wimalasena S, Ratnasooriya WD, Wijesinghe PS. A study to assess the prevalence of zinc abnormalities and the effect on zinc on semen parameters in a subfertile population. Sri Lanka Bulletin of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences 2009; 1:15-21
- Palihawadana TS, Dissanayake DMAB, Harshanie A, Wijesinghe PS. Chlamydia trachomatis infection in an infertile population: a cross sectional study. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2010; 32: 85-88
- Carmelne Motha, Thilina Palihawadana, Alastair McKelvey. Pregnancy and autoimmune connective tissue disorders. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2013; 35(4):93-99
- Palihawadana TS, Goonewardene IMR, Motha MBC, Williams HAS. Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2014; 36(3):61-5
- Palihawadana TS, Dissanayake DMAB, Wijesinghe PS, Seneviratne HR. A Study on Factors Associated with Clomifene Resistance in Infertile Women with WHO Group II Anovulation at a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2014; 36(3):71-3
- Palihawadana, T. S., M. B. C. Motha, T. D. Dias, and P. S. Wijesinghe. "An Audit on Performance of Medical Students of the University of Kelaniya in Completing the Clinical Tasks during their Final Year Obstetrics & Gynaecology Clinical Attachment." SRI LANKA JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY: 79.
- Prasanga DPGGM, Dias TD, Palihawadana TS, Gunathilaka SNMPK, Herath HMR, Wasalathilaka CD. Mirror Syndrome: A Rare Presentation with a Trisomy 21 Fetus. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2014; 36(3): 83-4
- Palihawadana TS, Wasalthilaka C, Dias T. The apt use of symphysio-fundal height chart during antenatal follow up: a multicentre audit.Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2014; 36(4): 96-8
- Motha MBC, Palihawadana TS, Dias TD. Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015;37(1): 1-5
- MBC Motha, J Gunasena, TS Palihawadana, TD Dias. Association between period of gestation at the time of diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus and birth weight. 1st Asia Pacific Symposium on Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and Pregnancy. 8th-10thSeptember 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka.
- MBC Motha, J Gunasena, TS Palihawadana, TD Dias. Booking body mass index of women with gestational diabetes mellitus: does it affect the birth weight of the offspring?1st Asia Pacific Symposium on Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and Pregnancy. 8th-10thSeptember 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka.
- MBC Motha, J Gunasena, TS Palihawadana, TD Dias. Pre-existing diabetes mellitus versus gestational diabetes mellitus: a comparison of delivery and fetal outcomes. 1st Asia Pacific Symposium on Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and Pregnancy. 8th-10thSeptember 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka.
- MBC Motha, J Gunasena, TS Palihawadana, TD Dias. An audit on women with gestational diabetes mellitus attending the professorial obstetrics unit, north Colombo teaching hospital, Ragama. 1st Asia Pacific Symposium on Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome and Pregnancy. 8th-10th September 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka.
- Vitharana BHNR , Motha MBC, Palihawadana TS. Infections in pregnancy and puerperium: A descriptive study carried out at the North Colombo Teaching Hospital Ragama. 49th Annual Scientific Sessions – Ceylon College of Physicians.22nd – 24thSeptember 2016 in Colombo Sri Lanka.
- 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.
- Pieris V, Dias T, Palihawadana TS, De Silva J. Study on age-ralated variation in ovarian volume and proportion of endometrial thickness abnormalities in women of advanced and post-reproductive age. 26th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 25th-28th September 2016 in Rome Italy. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2016; 48 (Supp1): P28.02: Pg 381–382.
- Palihawadana TS, Wijeratne S, Seneviratne HR. Serum fructosamine to detect abnormalities in glucose metabolism in pregnancy. Student scientific session 2000, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo. 9th December, 2000 in Colombo; pg 24 .
- Palihawadana TS, Wijeratne S, Seneviratne HR. The value of serum fructosamine in predicting abnormalities of glucose metabolism during pregnancy. 3rd International conference of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SAFOG). 2 – 4th March, 2001 in Colombo; pg 32.
- Wijeratne S, Palihawadana TS, Seneviratne HR. Effects of folic acid on semen parameters in a subfertile population. Sri Lanka Medical Association 115th Anniversary academic sessions. 21 – 24th March 2002 in Colombo; OP 6.
- Palihawadana TS, Wijeratne S, Randeniya C. Psychological consequences associated with subfertility in a subfertile population in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Medical Association 115th Anniversary academic sessions. 21 – 24th March 2002 in Colombo; OP 7.
- Palihawadana TS, Wijeratne S, Randeniya C. Knowledge and attitudes on alternative reproductive techniques in a subfertile population in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Medical Association 115th Anniversary academic sessions. 21 – 24th March 2002 in Colombo; OP 8.
- Fernando S, Kuruppu KADDP, Palihawadana TS. Patterns and effects of breast-feeding during pregnancy. Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 36th Annual scientific sessions. 12 – 14th September 2003 in Colombo; pg 31.
- Fernandopulle RC, Palihawadana TS, Ranasinghe RSNP. Early pregnancy body mass index (BMI): How it influences pregnancy outcome. 30th British congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 7 – 9th July, 2004 in Glasgow, UK; S20.5.
- de Silva BA, Palihawadana TS, Fernando WS, Wijesinghe PS. Dengue fever with bleeding manifestations in pregnancy; our experience. Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 37th Annual scientific sessions. 3 – 5th September 2004 in Colombo; pg 36.
- de Silva BA, Fernando WS, Palihawadana TS, Wijesinghe PS. Dengue fever in pregnancy. 6th federation of South Asian confederation of anaesthesiologists in Colombo. 24th February – 1st March 2005 in Colombo.
- Dissanayake DMAB, Palihawadana TS, Amarasena JMT, Fernando WS. Semen pH in infertile males and its association with semen parameters. Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 38th Annual scientific sessions. 29th - 31st July 2005 in Colombo; pg 35.
- Palihawadana TS, Subodini A, Fernando S, Wijesinghe PS. Needle stick and sharp injuries at surgical procedures; An ignored danger. Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 39th Annual academic sessions. 21st – 22nd October 2006 in Colombo.
- Palihawadana TS, Motha MBC, Nanayakkara KADSP, Hemathunga HRCP, Senadheera SPPD, Fernando WS, Wijesinghe PS. How to improve uptake of modern methods of family planning among women with medical illness: an operational study. 8th SAFOG conference & 44th Annual scientific sessions of the SLCOG. 22nd – 25th April, 2011 in Colombo; pg 75-6.
- Palihawadana TS, Motha MBC, Nanayakkara KADSP, Hemathunga HRCP, Senadheera SPPD, Fernando WS, Wijesinghe PS. Family planning practices among women suffering from medical illnesses in the western province of Sri Lanka: a descriptive study. 8th SAFOG conference & 44th Annual scientific sessions of the SLCOG. 22nd – 25th April, 2011 in Colombo; pg 66-7.
- Tissera GM, Abeysundara PK, Palihawadana TS, Wijesinghe PS. Shorter treatment duration observed with low dose step-down rFSH regimen in controlled ovarian stimulation compared to lo dose step-up regimen. 45th Annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 17-23rd October 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka; OP26.Pg96
- Wijekoon D, Ganeshamoorthy P, Abeykoon S, Liyanage G, Padeniya T, Tennakoon S, Palihawadana TS, Dias TD. Post-placental and interval intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) insertion: Does timing matter? 7th Annual academic sessions of the Galoya Nimna Clinical Society. 24-27th September 2014 in Ampara, Sri Lanka. Pg 39
- Wasalathilaka C, Kumari SDTL, Palihawadana TS, Herath HMR, Padumadasa S, Pathmeswaran A, Dias TD. Precision of predicting expected date of delivery by ultrasound scan in comparison to last menstrual period. FIGO-SAFOG-SLCOG International conference. 31st October to 2nd November 2014 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. FC 2.5: Pg 9
- Motha MBC, Ranatunga Y, Palihawadana TS, Herath HMRP, Wijesinghe PS. Rate of teenage pregnancy and its outcome at a tertiary care hospital of Sri Lanka. 48th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 21st – 23rd August 2015 in Colombo. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 37(Supp 1): OP 15: Pg 8-9
- Munasinghe RMRH, Chandrasiri DMDP, Ranatunga 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. 48th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 21st – 23rd August 2015 in Colombo. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 37(Supp 1): OP 17: Pg 9
- Chandrasiri DMDP, Munasinghe RMRH, Ranatunga Y, Palihawadana TS, Motha MBC, Dias TD. The use of WHO reference values for birth weight in a population with a high rate of increased BMI. 48th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 21st – 23rd August 2015 in Colombo. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 37(Supp 1): OP18: Pg 9-10
- Palihawadana TS, Jayawardena GRMUGP, Gunarathna SMSG, Ranatunga Y, Motha MBC, Dias TD. Diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus: How does 2-point OGTT relate to 3-point OGTT in diagnosis. 48th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 21st – 23rd August 2015 in Colombo. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 37(Supp 1): OP 20: Pg 11
- Motha MBC, Palihawadana TS, Dias TD, Wijesinghe PS. Case report: Nutcracker syndrome: A rare cause of gross haematuria in pregnancy. 48th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 21st – 23rd August 2015 in Colombo. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 37(Supp 1): OP28: Pg 13
- Chandrasiri DMDP, Munasinghe RMRH,Palihawadana TS, Jayawardena GRMUGP,Gunarathna SMSG, Motha MBC. Pre-pregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain and their effects on pregnancy outcome. 48th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 21st – 23rd August 2015 in Colombo. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 37(Supp 1): OP 42: Pg 18
- Motha MBC, Palihawadana TS, Dias TD, Wijesinghe PS. Case report: Late presentation of molar pregnancy: A diagnostic and management challenge. 48th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 21st – 23rd August 2015 in Colombo. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 37(Supp 1): OP 47: Pg 19-20
- Palihawadana TS, Wijeratne S, Randeniya C. A simple technique to retrieve live spermatozoa from the post-ejaculatory urine in men with retrograde ejaculation. (Poster presentation) Sri Lanka Medical Association 115th Anniversary academic sessions. 21 – 24th March 2002 in Colombo; PP 16.
- Senanayake HM, Premaratne EDSP, Wijeratne S, Palihawadana TS, Jayawardana J. Education regarding proper taking of oral iron supplements: its effect on anaemia and iron deficiency in pregnancy. Sri Lanka Medical Association 115th Anniversary academic sessions. 21 – 24th March 2002 in Colombo; PP 27.
- Palihawadana TS, de Silva BA, Fernando WS, Wijesinghe PS. A study on the common postoperative complications following diagnostic gynaecological laparoscopy – Sri Lanka Medical Association 117th Anniversary academic sessions. 22-28th March 2004 in Colombo.
- Palihawadana TS, Wijesinghe PS, Seneviratne H. Letrozole resistance in ovulation induction among subjects with ovulatory dysfunction: A case control study. 9th International scientific meeting of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 28-30th September 2011 in Athens, Greece; P2.34
- Wijesinghe P, Padumadasa S, Palihawadana T, Marleen S. A trial of expectant management in incomplete miscarriage. 9th International scientific meeting of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 28-30th September 2011 in Athens, Greece; P4.43
- Palihawadana T, Sule M, Stanley KP. Quality of life and patient satisfaction following treatment of menorrhagia with second generation endometrial ablation. 9th International scientific meeting of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 28-30th September 2011 in Athens, Greece; P4.68
- Palihawadana T, Motha C, Nanayakkara S, Hemathunga C, Senadheera D, Fernando S, Wijesinghe P. Improving uptake of modern contraceptive methods among women with medical illnesses: An operations study from Sri Lanka. 9th International scientific meeting of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 28-30th September 2011 in Athens, Greece; P5.24
- N Kuruba, T Palihawadana, MM Sule. Patient visualisation of procedure effectively reduces pain during OPH. British Society for Gynaecological endoscopy. Annual scientific meeting 2014 “Safety in Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic surgery”. 15th & 16th May 2014 in Norwich, UK. P-45
- Chukwujama A, Maudlin L, Palihawadana T, Sule M. Case study: diagnostic dilemma- Acute torsion of gravid uterus and a review of literature on presentation. RCOG World Congress, 28-30th March, 2014, in Hydrabad, India.
- Maudlin L, Palihawadana T, Mukhopadhyay S. Vaginal fistulae in current clinical practice: A case series of a single centre in the UK. RCOG World Congress, 28-30th March, 2014, in Hydrabad, India.
- Motha MBC, Palihawadana TS, Dias TD, Padumadasa S. Hydatidiform mole – lessons for the physician. 47th Annual academic sessions of the Ceylon College of physicians, 5th – 8th October 2014, in Colombo. P89
- Palihawadana TS, Herath HMRP, Mahendra BAGG. Stromal luteoma of the ovary as a cause of persistent postmenopausal bleeding with endometrial hyperplasia. 48th Annual Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 21st – 23rd August 2015 in Colombo. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2015; 37(Supp 1): P 66: Pg 47
- Pieris KVM, Prasanga DPGGM, Dias TD, Palihawadana TS, Motha MBC, De Silva HJ. A study on the rate of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction among healthy women in pre and postmenopausal age and its impact on their day-to-day life . 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): OP 49: Pg 39
- Heenatigala CSN, Gunathilaka SNMPK, Dias TD, Palihawadana TS, Motha MBC, De Silva HJ. Prevalence of menopausal symptoms and their impacton daily activities: A community based longitudinal study in Ragama, 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 (Suppl 1):OP50: Pg 39
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