The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology participated in the 59th Annual Academic Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SLCOG) 2026, held from 4th to 6th September 2026 at UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
The Department contributed significantly to the academic programme through guest lectures and research presentations.
Guest Lectures
Clinicians from our Department contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and professional expertise through guest lectures.
| Prof. K. Muhunthan |
Handling near misses in Obstetrics Practice; “lessons learnt”
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| Prof. S. Raguraman |
Hope Against the Odds: Assisted Reproductive Technology in Resource-Limited Settings |
| Dr. R. Thuvarathipan |
“Precision Care: Individualized Management” in Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: From Prevention to Precision Care |
Research Presentations
The Department presented following research papers highlighting the work and contributions of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology ward, Teaching Hospital Jaffna and Andrology Laboratory, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kaffna.
- Cost-Effective Innovations in Male Fertility Testing in Low-Resource Settings: Evaluation of Low-Cost Sperm Counting Chambers.
- Initial Results of ART Services Managed by a Locally Trained Team in Northern Sri Lanka.
- Pattern of Seminal Fluid Parameters Among Subfertile Men in Northern Sri Lanka.
- First-Trimester Retained Products Mimicking Multiple Uterine Pathologies: A Diagnostic Challenge.
- Uterine Smooth Muscle Tumour of Uncertain Malignant Potential in an Adolescent: A Rare Case Report.
The participation of the Department in this prestigious national academic congress highlights its commitment to clinical excellence, research, innovation, and the development of locally relevant reproductive health services, particularly in resource-limited settings.
