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Dr. CD Ekanayake

Senior Lecturer

Medicine

Email : cdekanayake@med.sab.ac.lk

    Qualifications

  • MBBS (Peradeniya)

    MD -Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Colombo)

    PhD -Gynaecology (Kelaniya)

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

  • Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (SLCOG)

    Menopause Society of Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka Medical Council

    Research Interests

  • Operative Gynaecology

    Gynaecological Endoscopy

    Health Economics

    Recent Publications

  • 1. Ekanayake C, Ranasinghe S, Pathmeswaran A, Muhunthan K. Translation and validation of the Tamil version of the Menopause Rating Scale. J Mid-Life Health. Accepted for publication

    2. Ekanayake C. Mobile applications for Medical Education and Clinical Practice. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2024; 46: 34-35

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v46i2.8155

    3. Premathilaka, R., Darshana, T., Ekanayake, C. et al. Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) and the cost of care in a tertiary care institute in Sri Lanka. BMC Health Serv Res 23, 177 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09169-1

    4. Ekanayake CD, Weerasekera D, Dissanayake D, Wickramarachchi R, Pushpakumara S, Govindapala D. Late presentation of a cauda equina lesion with a vulval abscess: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2021 Sep 14;15(1):455. doi: 10.1186/s13256-021-03012-z. PMID: 34517890; PMCID: PMC8439054.

    5. Ekanayake CD, Munasinghe N, Kumarasinghe I, Rasnayake S. Elevated CA 125 level in a mucinous cystadenoma and a teratoma: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2020 Sep 3;14(1):141. doi: 10.1186/s13256-020-02458-x. PMID: 32878645; PMCID: PMC7469355.

    6. Ekanayake C, Pathmeswaran A, Herath R, Wijesinghe P. Vaginal, sexual and urinary symptoms following hysterectomy: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial. Women's Midlife Health (2020) 6:1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40695-020-0049-2.

    7. Herath, R. P., Siriwardana, S. R., Ekanayake, C. D., Abeysekara, V., Kodithuwakku, S., & Herath, H. P. (2019). Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and pregnancy complications among Sri Lankan women: A cross sectional analytical study. PloS one 2019; 14(4), e0215326. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0215326.

    8. Ekanayake CD, Punchihewa R, Wijesinghe PS. An atypical presentation of an ovarian lymphoma: a case report. J Med Case Reports 12, 338 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-018-1884-8.

    9. Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Kularatna S, Herath R, Wijesinghe PS. Challenges of Costing a Surgical Procedure in a Lower–Middle-Income Country. World J Surg. 2019 Jan;43(1):52-59. doi: 10.1007/s00268-018-4773-9.

    10. Ekanayake CD. Travails of an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the Periphery: Rights vs Responsibilities. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2018; 40: 49-50. doi: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v40i2.7847.

    11. Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Kularatna S, Herath R, Wijesinghe PS. Cost evaluation, quality of life and pelvic organ function of three approaches to hysterectomy for benign uterine conditions: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2017: 18:565 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-2295-7.

    12. Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Nishad AA, Samaranayake KU, Wijesinghe PS. Translation and validation of ICIQ-FLUTS for Tamil-speaking women. Int Urogynecol J. 2017; 28 (12):1875-1881. doi: 10.1007/s00192-017-3316-5.

    13. Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Herath RP, Perera HS, Patabendige M, Wijesinghe PS. Validation of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS) in two south- Asian languages. Int Urogynecol J. 2017; 28 (12):1849-1855. doi: 10.1007/s00192-017-3294-7.

    14. Chanil Deshan Ekanayake, Prasantha Sudehana Wijesinghe , Rasika Herath, Nadeera Puliyadda, Nilanga Nishad. Comparison of Metformin versus other treatment modalities in gestational diabetes mellitus. ejpmr 2016; 3 (3): 51-55.

    15. Ekanayake CD, Tennakoon SUB, Hemapriya S. Teenage pregnancies: obstetric outcomes and their socio economic determinants; a descriptive study at Teaching Hospital Kandy. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; 37 (3):37-53.

    16. Hiran Chaminda SH, Ekanayake CD, Sriskanthan RS, Perera B, Palihawadana TS. Outcome of Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy at a Single Centre in Sri Lanka: an Observational Study. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; 37 (3):42-46.

    17. Ekanayake CD, Wijesinghe PS, Herath RP, Puliyadda TMNK, Hewavisenthi SJdeS. Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary: A case report. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2015; 37 (2):16-17.

    18. Ekanayake CD, Padumadasa S, Premaratne R, Rajendrajith S, Samaranayake WWSRMH. Transplacental transfer of Dengue. Ceylon Medical Journal 2014; 59: 145-146. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v59i4.7871.

    19. Wijesinghe PS, Ekanayake CD. Twice a caesarean, always a caesarean: fact or fiction? Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2012; 34:131-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v34i4.5926.

    20. Perera H. Ekanayake C. Menopausal Hormone Therapy with Oestrogen and Progestogen. Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause 2019; 1 (1): 05-12.

    21. Ekanayake C. Continuing professional development. Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause. 2019; 1 (1): 29-30.

    22. Ekanayake C. Menopause CME Questions. Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause. 2020; 1 (2): 27-29.

    23. Ekanayake C. Continuing Professional Development – Reflective Practice. Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause. 2020; 2 (1): 38-43.

    24. Ekanayake C. Hysterectomy: abdominal, vaginal or laparoscopic?. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2021; 43(1), pp.5–15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v43i1.7992.

    25. Ekanayake C, Pathmeswaran A, Kularatna, S, Herath R, Wijesinghe P. Randomized controlled trial on non-descent vaginal hysterectomy and total laparoscopic hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy: a cost-effectiveness analysis. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2021; 13 (1):31-37. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1856.

    26. Ekanayake C, Thangasamy S, Pathmeswaran A, et al. Vaginal birth after cesarean section versus elective repeat cesarean section: a cost consequence analysis. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2021; 13 (1):38-43. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1849.

    27. Ekanayake CD, Herath R,Fernando S, Mahendra G, Balawardene J, De Silva A. Possible progression of an atypical leiomyoma to a leiomyosarcoma: a case report. Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause. 2021; 2 (2): 19-21.

    28. Ekanayake CD, Dissanayake D, Kumarasinghe I. Ovarian serous cystadenofibroma: Towards a preoperative diagnosis. Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause. 2021; 2 (2): 22-25.

    Research Grants/Research Awards

    • Research excellence award KDU – 2020

     

    • National Research Council – 2017 Merit award

     

    • ‘Young Gynaecologist Awardee – SLCOG 2018 (conferred by the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists).

    Grants

    Co-investigator of NRC Grant no. 16-086 titled “Cost-effectiveness of three approaches to hysterectomy for benign uterine conditions: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial” [(SLCTR/2016/20) http://slctr.lk/trials]

     

    Chief investigator of “Survey of health issues postmenopausal women of Sri Lanka: a pilot study in selected public health midwife areas” – Funded by UNFPA

     

    • ‘Young Gynaecologist Awardee - Sri Lanka’ for 2017-2019 (conferred by the Asia Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology).

     

    • YGA Community Fellowship Program organized by the Asia Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 7th to 15th June in Hong Kong.

     

    • ‘Nalin Rodrigo’ Gold medal for Best results in MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) Part 1 examination 2009

     

    • 1st place in oral presentation in the Young Gynaecologists category at the 51st annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists for the presentation on ‘Pelvic organ function following hysterectomy: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial’. 2018

     

    • 2nd place in oral presentation in the Young Gynaecologists category at the 50th annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists for the presentation on ‘Cost-effectiveness of TLH versus NDVH versus TAH: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial’. 2017

     

    • 3rd place in oral presentation at the 49th annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists for the presentation on ‘Validation of the Tamil translation of the International Consultation on Incontinence modular Questionnaire on Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS)’. 2016

     

    • 3rd place in oral presentation at the 21st annual academic sessions of Menopause society of Sri Lanka for the presentation on ‘Genito-urinary tract symptoms among postmenopausal women in Mannar district’. 2022

     

    • 1st place in oral presentation at the 22nd annual academic sessions of Menopause society of Sri Lanka for the presentation on ‘Translation and validation of the Tamil version of Menopause Rating Scale’. 2023

     

    • 2nd place in oral presentation at the 22nd annual academic sessions of Menopause society of Sri Lanka for the presentation on ‘NCD burden and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women in selected public health midwife areas in Sri Lanka: an interim analysis’. 2023

     

    • Best oral presentation at the 56th Annual Academic Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in collaboration with RANZCOG for the presentation titled ‘C-index: a practical measure to assess surgical morbidity in Obstetric and Gynaecological Surgery’. 2023.

    Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes/Extension Courses/Short Courses/Visiting Lectures

    • Trainer-Training Programme - Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, 2020
    • Advances in Urogynaecology – Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad, India, 2019
    • Diploma in Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopy – Kiel School of Gynaecological Endoscopy, 2018.
    • Special training on economic evaluation, costing and economic modelling for health care interventions at the Centre for Applied Health Economics at Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland from 17-28 April 2017.
    • Fellowship in Day Care Gynaecological Endoscopy, Akola Endoscopy Centre, India from 13-20 October, 2016.
    • Health Economics course – conducted by the University of Melbourne, Australia covering an introduction to cost-effective analysis in health, incorporating health economics into grant proposals and improving the statistical aspects of grant proposals for clinical trials, November 13-16, 2015.
    • Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training Program (PROMPT), Sunshine Hospital, Western Health. June 17th 2014.
    • Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), Sunshine Hospital, Western Health. October 16th 2013.

    Published in abstract/Extended abstract at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

    1. Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Ranasinghe RASW, Srifdaran A, Madanayake Y, Nishamalee S. C-index: a practical measure to assess surgical morbidity in obstetrics and Gynaecological surgery. Abstracts of the 56th annual scientific conference of Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2023: 30.
    2. Ekanayake CD, Nimal P, Kumarasinghe I, Senanayake A. Total Lymph Node yield and Vaginal Cuff Length in the long-term survival of patients following Radical Hysterectomy. Abstracts of the 56th annual scientific conference of Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2023: 36-37.
    3. Ranasinghe S, Ekanayake CD, Nimal P, Kumarendran B, Muhunthan K. Translation and validation of the Tamil version of Menopause Rating Scale. 22nd annual academic sessions of Menopause society of Sri Lanka 2023: 28.
    4. Weerasooriya SD, Ekanayake CD, Attapattu P, Dissanayake M, Ferdinandez MGSCR, Akmeemana SP, Goonaratne MDP, Perera H, Akmeemana LDD, Jayalath JAVS. NCD burden and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women in selected public health midwife areas in Sri Lanka: an interim analysis. 22nd annual academic sessions of Menopause society of Sri Lanka 2023: 25-26.
    5. Weerasooriya SD, Ekanayake CD, Attapattu P, Dissanayake M, Ferdinandez MGSCR, Akmeemana SP, Goonaratne MDP, Perera H, Akmeemana LDD, Jayalath JAVS. Osteoporosis and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women in in selected public health midwife areas Sri Lanka. 22nd annual academic sessions of Menopause society of Sri Lanka 2023: 26-27.
    6. Ekanayake CD, Samurdika KL, Dissanayake D, Ranasinghe RASW, Navaratne V. Transplacental passage of COVID-19 resulting in a feto-maternal haemorrhage: a case report. Abstracts of Silver Jubilee SAFOG Congress in association with 55th annual scientific conference of Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2022: 32.
    7. Ekanayake CD, Samurdika KL, Dissanayake D, Senanayake A, De Silva D, Kumarasinghe I, Rasnayake S. Primary peritoneal serous carcinoma: a case report. Abstracts of Silver Jubilee SAFOG Congress in association with 55th annual scientific conference of Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2022: 67-68.
    8. Ranasinghe S, Ekanayake CD. Genito-urinary tract symptoms among postmenopausal women in Mannar district. 21st annual academic sessions of Menopause society of Sri Lanka 2022: 32.
    9. Ekanayake CD, Dissanayake WMDB, Weerasekera D, Wickramarachchi R, Pushpakumara S, Govindapala D. Late presentation of a cauda equine lesion with a vulval abscess: a case report. Abstracts of 53rd annual scientific congress of Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2020: 17-18.
    10. Perera NNN, Rathnayake RMKN, Silva S, Rodrigo SNK, Weerasekera DS, Ekanayake CD. Birth experience at university hospital KDU. Abstracts of 53rd annual scientific congress of Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2020: 22-23.
    11. Ranasinghe RASW, Perera T, Fernando S, Ekanayake CD, Amerasinghe DA. Cost consequence analysis of ovulation induction agents for unexplained subfertility. Abstracts of 53rd annual scientific congress of Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2020: 65-66.
    12. Ekanayake C, Pathmeswaran A, Kularatna S, Herath R, Wijesinghe P. Cost-effectiveness of total laparoscopic hysterectomy and non-descent vaginal hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial. BJOG 2019. 126 (S2): 107. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.7_15703.
    13. Ekanayake CD, Thangasamy S, Pathmeswaran A, Wijesinghe PS. A cost consequence analysis on vaginal birth after caesarean section versus elective repeat caesarean section. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2019; 41(1): 42.
    14. Gunawansa KDDG, Abeysinghe MS, De Silva LPS, Wijesundara SARD, Ekanayake CD. Post-operative quality of care following major gynaecological surgery at university hospital KDU. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2019; 41(1): 53.
    15. Chanil Ekanayake, Arunasalam Pathmeswaran, Rasika Herath, Prasantha Wijesinghe. Challenges of Costing a Surgical Procedure: a Case Study from Sri Lanka. Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2018; 143 (Suppl. 3): 327.
    16. Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Kularatna S, Herath RP, Wijesinghe PS. Cost-effectiveness of three routes of hysterectomy: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2018; 40(1) 22.
    17. Ranasinghe SW, Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Kularatna S, Liyanage L, Peiris R, Bandaranayake H, Wijesinghe PS. Challenges of Costing a Surgical Procedure: a Case Study on Hysterectomy. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2018; 40(1) 21-22.
    18. Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Peiris R, Wijesinghe PS. Cost-effectiveness of TLH versus NDVH versus TAH: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2018; 40(1) 14-15.
    19. Pieris TR, Ekanayake CD, Abdul Basith FD, Wickramaratna DKU, Peries EE, Anthonythas R, Pathmeswaran A, Wijesinghe PS. Translation and validation of ICIQ-FLUTS for Tamil speaking women. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2017; 39(1) 1.
    20. Amarasekara AMAKG, Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Wijesinghe PS, Liyanage LLC, Kulasinghe IRMM, Perera HSS. Cut-off scores for International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire on Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS) in Sinhala and Tamil. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2017; 39(1) 13.
    21. Ekanayake CD, Pathmeswaran A, Pieris R, Wijesinghe PS. Cost-effectiveness of three approaches to hysterectomy: A randomized controlled trial. Proceedings of 18th Conference on Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya; 2017. 29.
    22. Ekanayake CD, Wijesinghe PS, Pathmeswaran A. Cut-off scores for international consultation on incontinence modular questionnaire on vaginal symptoms (ICIQ-VS) in Sinhala and Tamil. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res suppl 2017; 43(1)194. doi:10.1111/jog.13396.
    23. Ekanayake CD, Wijesinghe PS, Pathmeswaran A, Samaranayake KU, Herath C, Nishad AAN. Validation of the Tamil translation of the International Consultation on Incontinence modular Questionnaire on Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS). Proceedings of 49th Annual scientific sessions; 2016 July 1-3; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2016; 38 (1)39-40.
    24. 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). Proceedings of 49th Annual scientific sessions; 2016 July 1-3; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2016; 38 (1) 40.
    25. Ekanayake CD, Wijesinghe PS, Pathmeswaran A, Abdul Basith FD, Srikrishnan K, Wickramaratna DKU. Translation and validation of a generic questionnaire on lower urinary tract symptoms for females (ICIQ-FLUTS) in Tamil language. Proceedings of 49th Annual scientific sessions; 2016 July 1-3; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2016; 38 (1)58.
    26. Ekanayake CD, Liyanage AK, Herath RP, Fernando WS, Mahendra BAGG. A possible progression of an atypical leiomyoma to a leiomyosarcoma. Proceedings of 49th Annual scientific sessions; 2016 July 1-3; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2016; 38 (1)68.
    27. Hiran Chaminda SH, Ekanayake CD, Teale G, Sofia W. An audit on duration of labour and post-partum haemorrhage at Sunshine Hospital – Melbourne, Australia. Proceedings of 49th Annual scientific sessions; 2016 July 1-3; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2016; 38 (1)26.
    28. 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. Proceedings of 48th Annual scientific sessions; 2015 August 21 – 23; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2015; 15-16.
    29. CD Ekanayake, BM Mirando, SH Chaminda, LDW Gunawardene, GDD Premaratne. An audit on procedure specific patient information leaflets for major surgery at general hospital-Mannar. Proceedings of 48th Annual scientific sessions; 2015 August 21 – 23; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2015; 37: 40.
    30. CD Ekanayake, R Punchihewa, C Rajasooriyar, DK Wickramaratne, PS Wijesinghe. Unusual gynaecological presentation of a haematological malignancy. Proceedings of 48th Annual scientific sessions; 2015 August 21 – 23; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2015; 37: 45.
    31. Gunawardhana LDW, Ekanayake CD, Samankumara YVAL, Kumarasiri JM. Tension free Vaginal Tape (TVT-O) for treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: results of a two year follow-up study. Proceedings of 48th Annual scientific sessions; 2015 August 21 – 23; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2015; 37: 18-19.
    32. Ekanayake CD, Puliyadda TMNK, Nishad AAN, Herath RP, Wijesinghe PS. Pregnancy outcomes in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus treated with Metformin at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of FIGO-SAFOG-SLCOG Academic Sessions Abstracts Suppl 2014; FC 9.1:24.
    33. Ekanayake CD, Herath RP, Rangana HMP, Puliyadda TMNK, Somarathna T, Hewavisenthi SJdeS. Non-gestational Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary – a case report. Proceedings of 4th PGIM Academic Sessions; 2013 July 17 – 19; Colombo, Sri Lanka. 4th PGIM Academic Sessions Abstracts Suppl 2013; PP-24: 87.
    34. Abeysundara PK, Dissanayake DMAB, Ekanayake CD, Wijesinghe PS. Presence of non specific bacterial species in seminal fluid and quality of semen in males of subfertile couples. (2013), E-Posters, EP2. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 120: 191–225. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.12294.
    35. Ekanayake CD, Silva FHDS, Padumadasa S, Rajendrajith S. Transplacental passage of Dengue – a case report. Proceedings of 45th Annual scientific sessions; 2012 October 17 – 23; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2012; 34: 103-104.
    36. Ekanayake CD, Bandara IMHW, Suthakaran V, Wijesinghe PS. An audit of informed consent for elective Gynaecological surgery. Proceedings of 45th Annual scientific sessions; 2012 October 17 – 23; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2012; 34: 125.
    37. Kumarasiri JM, De Silva AWSS, Ekanayake CD, Gunasena GGA. Recurrent paraplegia in pregnancy. Proceedings of 43rd Annual scientific sessions; 2010 August 6-8; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2010; 32: 57.
    38. Kumarasiri JM, Hemapriya S, Ekanayake CD, De Silva AWSS, Gunasena GGA. Liver disease in pregnancy; a case series. Proceedings of 43rd Annual scientific sessions; 2010 August 6-8; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2010; 32: 57-58.
    39. Gunasena GGA, De Silva AWSS, Ekanayake CD, Kumarasiri JM. An audit on interpretation and documentation of non stress CTG. Proceedings of 43rd Annual scientific sessions; 2010 August 6-8; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2010; 32: 43-44.
    40. Hemapriya S, Seneviratne RJK, Ekanayake CD, et al. Travesty of war. Proceedings of 32nd Annual Academic sessions, Kandy Society of Medicine; 2010. 118.
    41. Hemapriya S, Ekanayake CD. The unmet need of contraception for women with medical disorders. Proceedings of 32nd Annual Academic sessions, Kandy Society of Medicine; 2010. 122.
    42. Ekanayake C, Darshani W, Dayawanthe D, et al. Prominence of visual and verbal short-term memory in a sample of school children. Proceedings of 6th International Medical Congress, Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association; 2002. 61.

    Presented with evidence at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

  • Guest Lectures

    1. Tissue retrieval in laparoscopic surgery. Proceedings of 49th Annual scientific sessions; 2015 July 1-3; Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2016; 38 (1)17.
    2. Evolution of human birth. Proceedings of the 131st Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, July 27th 2019.
    3. Chanil Ekanayake. Health Economics: Importance to a Surgeon. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Suppl 2018; 40(1) 4-5.
    4. Chanil Ekanayake. Assessing outcomes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: a health economics perspective. Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 52nd annual scientific sessions. Programme book 2019; 52-53.
    5. Preventing recurrences following surgery for endometriosis. Proceedings of the IX Asian Conference on Endometriosis. Symposium 12. P81. 2021 October 28-30; Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    6. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Proceedings of 54th Annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; 2021 November 26-28; Colombo, Sri Lanka. 37.
    7. Outcome assessments in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Proceedings of Silver Jubilee SAFOG Congress in association with 55th annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2022: 198.
    8. Clinical Governance and it’s medicolegal implications. Programme book of the 56th annual scientific congress of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with RANZCOG, 2023.Programme book 2023; 38.
    9. What is new in the management of menopause? MENOSOC-SAFOMS webinar organized by the Menopause Society of Sri Lanka. 19th March 2023.
    10. “Diagnosis and Examination” in Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause – Her Unspoken Problems. SAFOMS webinar. 20th September 2023.
    11. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: diagnosis revisited. Proceedings of 57th Annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; 2024 August 30-September 1; 26-28; Colombo, Sri Lanka. 65-66.

     

    Presentations

    1. Primary amennorhoea: A case series. Sri Lanka Medical Association. April 2011
    2. Repair of Rectovaginal Fistula: Vaginal approach. Sri Lanka Medical Association. September 2012
    3. Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy: Overcoming pitfalls. Grand round presentation. Sunshine hospital-Western Health. June 2014

    Any Other

  • Orations

    1. D A Ranasinghe Memorial Oration. “Hysterectomy: abdominal, vaginal or laparoscopic?”. 53rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 11th December 2020.

    Ekanayake, C., 2021. Hysterectomy: abdominal, vaginal or laparoscopic?. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 43(1), pp.5–15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v43i1.7992

     

    1. Dr. Rohana Haththotuwa Oration. “Embracing mobile applications for medical education and clinical practice”. 56th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 12th August 2023.

     

    Ekanayake, C. Mobile applications for Medical Education and Clinical Practice. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2024; 46: 34-35

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v46i2.8155