Prof. Prasantha S. Wijesinghe
MBBS (Perad'ya), MS (C'bo), FRCOG (UK), FSLCOG
Specialization
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Research Interests
- Gynaecological Oncology Fertility Regulation
Publications
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
- 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.
- Palihawadana, T. S., Dissanayake DMAB, P. S. Wijesinghe, and H. R. Seneviratne. "A Study on Factors Associated with Clomifene Resistance in Infertile Women with WHO Group II Anovulation at a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka
- 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, September 2014
- Dissanayake DMAB, Amaranath KA, Perera RRDP, Wijesinghe PS. Antibiotics supplemented culture media can eliminate non-specific bacteria from human semen during sperm preparation for intra uterine insemination. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences 2014; 7(1): 58-62.
- Abeysundara PK, Dissanayake D, Wijesinghe PS, Perera R, Nishad A. Efficacy of two sperm preparation techniques in reducing non-specific bacterial species from human semen. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences 2013; 6(2): 152-7.
- Abeysundara PK, Padumadasa GS, Tissera WG, Wijesinghe PS. Xanthogranulomatous salpingitis and oophoritis associated with endometriosis and uterine leiomyoma presenting as intestinal obstruction. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research 2012; 38(8): 1115-7.
- Nishad AAN, Herath R, Silva GRC, Mohamed R, Wijesinghe P, Padumadasa S, Premawardhena, A, Premaratna, R. A fatal case of dissecting aortic root aneurysm due to undiagnosed Marfan syndrome in the puerperium. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2012; 34: 55-57 .
- Palihawadana TS, Wijesinghe PS, Seneviratne HR. Aetiology of infertility among females seeking treatment at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2012; 57(2): 79-83.
- Wijesinghe PS , H erath RP, Abeysundara IDHPK . A qualitative study on patients' perceptions of expectant management of first trimester incomplete miscarriage. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2012; 57: 145 - 49.
- Herath RP, Wijesinghe PS . Management of morbidly adherent placenta. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2011; 33(2): 39 - 44.
- Wijesinghe PS, Padumadasa GS, Palihawadana TS, Marleen FS. A trial of expectant management in incomplete miscarriage. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2011; 56(1): 10 - 13.
- Dissanayake DMAB, Wijesinghe PS , Ratnasooriya W, Wimalasena S. Relationship between seminal plasma zinc and semen quality in a sub fertile population. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences 2010; 3(3): 124 - 8.
- Palihawadana TS, Dasanayake DMAB, Harshanie A, Wijesinghe PS . Chlamidia trachomatis infection in an infertile population, a cross sectional study. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2010; 32(4): 85 - 88.
- Dissanayake D, Wijesinghe PS , Ratnasooriya WD, Wimalasena S. Effects of zinc supplementation on sexual behavior of male rats. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences 2009; 2(2): 57 - 61.
- Dissanayake DMAB, Palihawadana TS, Herath HMRP, Wimalasena S, Ratnasooriya WD, Wijesinghe PS . A Study to access the prevalence of zinc abnormalities and the effect of zinc on semen parameters in subfertile population. Sri Lanka Bulletin of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences 2009; 1(1): 15 - 21.
- Motha MB, Wijesinghe PS. Systemic lupus erythematosus and pregnancy -- a challenge to the clinici an. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2009; 5 4(4): 107 - 9.
- Silva GRC, Nanayakkara KADSP, Wijesinghe PS. Emergency contraception and ectopic pregnancy. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2009; 31(1): 71 - 72.
- Herath HMRP, Palihawadane TH, Molligoda H, de Zylva S, Wijesinghe PS . A poorly fu nctioning ectopic kidney delaying the diagnosis of an ectopic ureter. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2008; 30: 63 - 65.
- de Silva BA, Herath HMRP, Wijesinghe PS . Acid aspiration Syndrome. Sri L anka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2007; 29: 14 - 18.
- Dissanayake DMAB, Wijesinghe PS , Rathnasooriya WD, Wimalasena S, Palihawadana TS. Effects of different Zinc levels in the sperm culture medium on sperm recovery and quality of sperms in the swims up procedure for sperm processing. Ceylon Jou rnal of Medical Science 2006; 49(1): 21 - 27.
- Wijesinghe PS . Vesico vaginal fistulae; then and now. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynacology 2006; 28: 7 - 9 .
- de Silva HJ, Motha MBC, Wijesinghe PS . Liver dysfunction in pregnancy. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynacology 2005; 27: 11 - 15.
- Hewavisenthi SJdeS, Palihawadana TS, Fernando WS, Wijesinghe PS. Positive peritoneal fluid cytology in ovarian malignancies with metastasis:a descriptive study. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gyna e cology 2005; 27: 28 - 31.
- Mayooran V, Deen KI, Wijesinghe PS , Pathmeswaran A. Endosonographic characteristics of the anal sphincter complex in primigravid Sri Lankan women. International Journal of Gyn a ecolog y and Obstetrics 2005 ; 90(3): 245 - 50
- Wijesinghe PS. Vesico - vaginal fistulae:down but not out. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gyna e cology 2005; 27: 1 - 2.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS . New contraceptive options. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004; 26: 15 - 22.
- Ihalagama IRIIP, Hewavisenthi SJdeS, Wijesinghe PS . Pregnancy following treated malignant struma ovarii. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2004; 49(3): 90 - 91.
- Wijesinghe PS. Teenage pregnancy: beyond obstetrics care. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004; 26: 1 - 2.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS . Better reproductive health: a strategy for poverty reduction. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2003; 25: 16 - 21.
- Wijesinghe PS. Aging population in S ri Lanka . Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2003; 25: 1 - 2
- Gunasekera P, Wijesinghe PS . Why assisted reproductive technologies need regulation? Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2002; 24: 15 - 18.
- Gunasekera P, Wijesinghe PS. Reducing abortions is a public health issue. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2002; 47(2): 74.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS . Emergency o bstetric care: the key to further reducing maternal mortality in Sri Lanka. Regional Health Forum WHO - SEARO 2002; 6(2): 2 2 - 29.
- Wijesinghe, PS . Violence against women. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gyna e cology 2002; 24: 1 - 2.
- Wijesinghe PS . Primary spontaneous complete colporrhexis. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2002; 47(1): 29.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS , Goonewarde ne IMR. The Caesarean section rate is rising. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2001; 46(4): 147 - 150.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS . Reducing abortions is a public health issue. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2001; 46(2): 41 - 44.
- Wijesinghe PS , Gunasekera PC, Goonewardene IMR. Early pregnancy loss: are we doing enough. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2001 ; 23 : 28 - 30 .
- Wijesinghe PS. Intra - amniotic injection or intrauterine injection of methylene blue? (2). The Ceylon Medical Journal 2000; 45(2): 92.
- Wijesinghe PS . Emergency contraception. The Ceylon Medical Journal 1999; 44(3): 142 - 143.
- Wijesinghe PS , Gunasekera PC, Sirisena J. Spontaneous hepatic rupture in pregnancy. The Ceylon Medical Journal 1998; 43(2): 109 - 111.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS, Gunasekera DP. Rubella immunisation and pregnancy. The Ceylon Medical Journal 1997; 42(3): 142.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS . Female victims of sexual assault. The Ceylon Medical Journal 1997; 42(4): 204 - 205.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS , Pathmeswaran A. Comparison of maternal anthropometry and a single symphysis fundal height measurement as a screening test for low birth weight babies. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1997; 19: 14 - 16
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS , Saparam adu PAM. A Clinical and cost evaluation between outpatient endometrial biopsy and dilatation and curettage. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1997; 19: 29 - 31.
- Wijesinghe P . Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata presenting as an acute abdo men. The Ceylon Medical Journal 1997; 42(4): 196 - 197.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS . Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the developing world. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1996; 103: 1171.
- Gunasekera PC, Wijesinghe PS . Maternal Health in Sri Lanka. Lancet 1996; 347: 769.
- Wijesinghe PS . Ileo - vaginal fistula following vaginal hysterectomy and repair. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1990 - 1991; 15: 54 - 55.
- 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
- Tiran D, Janitha G, Chaya H, Padumadasa S, Wijesinghe P. Induction of Labour in women over 35 years: How does it affect 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 (Supp 1): P72: Pg 67
- 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
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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