Prof. S. Raguraman

Prof. S. Raguraman

MBBS, MD (O&G), MRCOG (UK)

Professor and Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Honorary Consultant – Teaching Hospital Jaffna

raguraman@univ.jfn.ac.lk
Positions
Qualifications
Awards and Prizes
Publications
Grants and Projects
Research Interests

Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna

NO. POSITION / RESPONSIBILITY
1 Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
2026 – To date
2 Head, Medical Education and Audio-Visual Unit, FOM, UOJ
01/03/2023 – To date
3 Project Lead – Assisted Reproduction Services (Low-Cost ART Model)
Centre of Excellence for Women’s Care, DGH Kilinochchi
4 Committee Memberships
Member of the Project Monitoring Committee, Curriculum Evaluation and Development Committee, and Postgraduate Development Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna.
5 Resource Person – MSc in Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproduction Technology
University of Colombo

Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

NO. POSITION / SERVICE DETAILS
1 Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
DGH Mullaitivu
01/11/2019 – 30/06/2020
2 Specialty Registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Health NHS, U.K.
01/10/2018 – 12/10/2019
3 Acting Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
DGH Kilinochchi
03/07/2018 – 26/09/2018
4 Senior Registrar
Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
03/07/2012 – 02/07/2018
5 Registrar (Second and Third Year)
De Zoysa Maternity Hospital, Colombo
02/05/2015 – 02/07/2017
6 Registrar (First Year)
Teaching Hospital, Kandy
02/05/2014 – 01/05/2015
7 Medical Officer – ENT
Base Hospital, Panadura
09/12/2013 – 01/05/2014
8 Medical Officer – Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Professor’s Unit)
De Soysa Hospital for Women
05/12/2012 – 08/10/2013
9

Intern Medical Officer

a) Medicine – National Hospital, Colombo
05/12/2011 – 04/06/2012
b) Obstetrics & Gynaecology – De Soysa Hospital for Women
05/06/2012 – 04/12/2012

Professional Affiliations / Memberships

NO. AFFILIATION / MEMBERSHIP
1 Registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council
2 Member of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
3 Member of the Menopause Society of Sri Lanka
4 Member of the Sri Lanka Medical Association
5 Member of the Jaffna Medical Association
6 Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom

Academic Qualifications

QUALIFICATION YEAR INSTITUTION
MBBS 2011 University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) 2017 Postgraduate Institute of Medicine – University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Board Certification as Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2019 Postgraduate Institute of Medicine – University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
MRCOG 2019 Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, United Kingdom
Preceptor Training in Assisted Reproductive Technology 2022 Krishna IVF Clinic, Visakhapatnam, India

Awards and Prizes

1. Young Gynaecologist Award

Awarded Year: 2018

Host Institution:
South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

2. Best Poster 2020

Awarded Year: 2020

Host Institution:
Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Session

3. Young Gynaecologist Award

Awarded Year: 2022

Host Institution:
South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

4. Academic Excellence Award – 2023

Host Institution:
University of Jaffna

5. Young Gynaecologist Award

Awarded Year: 2024

Host Institution:
AOFOG Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress

6. RCFMJ Best Research – First Place – 2024

Host Institution:
University of Jaffna

7. Clinical Prof. S. M. Sathananthan Reproductive Medicine Young Gynaecologist Award

Awarded Year: 2026

Host Institution:
Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Publications

Published as journal articles

1.
Raguraman S Bandara S Jeyantha N Karunarathnae SMG. Caudal regression associated with pre-gestational type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Vol 40, number 3, September 2018
2.
S.Raguraman, Vathanan V. Lower extremity deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism associated with a uterine leiomyoma. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Volume 42, issue (1) 2019
3.
Raguraman.S, Dilinika MMS K Abilashini. Large Anterior Vaginal wall cyst in Pregnancy. Volume 32, No.1, July 2020. Jaffna Medical Journal 32 (1), 33-35.
4.
Intrauterine insemination Review article, S Raguraman, K Muhunthan Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 43 (4) 2021
5.
Late presentation of Mullerian agenesis as primary subfertility S Raguraman, P. Kabileshan, Jaffna Medical Journal 33 (2) 2021
6.
Successful Treatment of a Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy Using a Novel Approach with Oral Mifepristone followed by Trans Cervical Suction Evacuation with Prophylactic tranexamic acid. K Muhunthan, AJ Amirthanathan, S Raguraman, K Guruparan Obstet Gynecol Cases Rev 8, 211
7.
Case Report: Rare Presentation of Invasive Mole Following Term Pregnancy after Assisted Reproduction. S Raguraman, K Muhunthan, P Kabileshan, Obstet Gynecol Cases Rev 8, 210.
8.
Sperm processing techniques for Intra-Uterine Insemination Raguraman S, Jeyendran R, Sukirthan T. Jaffna Medical Journal 34 (1) 2022
9.
Ectopic pregnancy following intracytoplasmic sperm injection-embryo transfer (ICSI-ET) Sivalingarajah Raguraman , Kopalasundaram Muhunthan. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 44 (2) 2022
10.
A Rare Presentation of Severe Preeclampsia with Acute Pancreatitis. Sivalingarajah R, Kopalasundaram M, Suseendirarajah G, et al. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2022;14(5): 619–620
11.
Genetics of Fertility: Time to explore. Raguraman S. Jaffna Medical Journal 34 (2) 2022.
12.
Placental weight and its relationship with the birth weight of term infants and body mass index of the mothers: Raveendran Sathasivam, Pranavan Selliah, Raguraman Sivalingarajah, Uruthirapasupathi Mayorathan, Baththirange Malaka Munasinghe. Journal of International Medical Research 2023, Vol. 51(5) 1–10
13.
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy S. Raguraman , B Balasingham , J C Camilas. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2023; 45: 21-26
14.
Raguraman S, Balagobi B, Abirame S, Fishel L, Jeyendran R. Recommendation to diagnose male factor infertility based on routine semen analysis results. Jaffna Med J. 2023;35(2). doi:10.4038/jmj.v35i2.190
15.
Sivalingarajah R, Kopalasundaram M. The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae. 2023;15(6):717–20. doi:10.5005/jp-journals- 10006-2338
16.
A Successful Fertility Outcome after Assisted Reproduction in a Woman with Endometrial Hyperplasia without Atypia Following Progesterone Therapy. Sivalingarajah R, Kopalasundaram M J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2023;15(3):349–351.
17.
Raguraman S, Balagobi B, Yaalini S, Powsiga U, Shribavan K, Kiruththiga T, Rajeev G, Kumaran S. Prevalence of subfertility and associated factors in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study. Ceylon Medical Journal 2023; 68: 108-114 DOI:https://10.4038/cmj.v68i3.9824.
18.
Raguraman S, Muhunthan K, Niroje R. Attitude and willingness on gamete donation among medical students: An experience from a state university in Sri Lanka. Asian Pac J Reprod. 2024 May;13(3):120–5. doi:10.4103/apjr.apjr_142_23
19.
Sivalingarajah R, Kesavan V, Coonghe PA, Vethanayagam SA, Jeyaluxmy S, Dhushyanthy K, Paramanathan S, Sivalingam J, Thushya J. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and associated factors among subfertile women: An initial experience from Northern Sri Lanka. Cureus. 2024 Oct;16(10):e72094. doi:10.7759/cureus.72094
20.
Raguraman S, Balagobi B, Dayananda KA, Thilakarathne HM, Aravinthan M. Exploring uncharted territory: A case report on de la Chapelle syndrome presenting as male subfertility. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2024 May 1;118:109630
21.
Raguraman S, Muhunthan K, Niroje R. Knowledge and attitude on assisted reproductive technology among subfertile women: An initial experience from the low-resource setting with evolving assisted reproductive services. Batticaloa Medical Journal. 2024 July; 18(01).
22.
Sivalingarajah R, Kopalasuntharan M, Thirunavukarasu K, Abirame S, Kavirajan T. Association between anthropometric indices and infertility among subfertile women: Insights from a single-centre cross-sectional study from Northern Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2024 Aug; 46(2): 36-43. DOI: 10.4038/sljog.v46i2.8156.
23.
Shanmuganathan. Y, Raguraman.S, Kumaran. S, Shiribavan K. Women empowerment is a tool to improve the quality of life of a community: a case study, Jaffna Medical Journal Vol 35, No.1, July 2023
24.
Raguraman Sivalingarajah , Vithegi Kesavan , Pethirupillai A. Coonghe , Sheron A Vethanayakam, Sivalingam Jeyaluxmy, Kaviranjan Dhushyanthy, Shathana Paramanathan.The Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and Associated Factors Among Subfertile Women: An Initial Experience From Northern Sri Lanka Cureus 16(10): e72094. DOI 10.7759/cureus.72094
25.
Raguraman S, Balagobi B, Kumaran S, Kiruththiga T, Shanmuganathan Y, Kanesamoorthy S, Arulkumaran S Feasibility of Engaging Community Healthcare Workers to Identify and Enhance Subfertility Care in The Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Jaffna medical journal, Vol.36, No.2, Dec 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v36i2.223.
26.
Jay V, Raguraman S, Balagobi B, Sivakumar A,Ramesh N, Jeyendran RS. Human Sperm Counting Efficacy of the Shukratara Chamber Versus the Makler Chamber. Austin Androl. 2024 Jun;7(2):1–3.
27.
Raguraman S, Yogasingham R, Thillainathan V. Rare case of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour of the ovary. Sri Lanka Journal of Menopause. Volume 05 Issue 02 September 2024.
28.
Sivalingarajah R, Balasingam B, Uruthirakumar P, et al. (June 05, 2025) Gynecological Morbidity in Geriatric Women: Findings From a CrossSectional Study in a Tertiary Care Center in Northern Sri Lanka. Cureus 17(6): e85416. DOI 10.7759/cureus.85416
29.
Raguraman Sivalingarajah, Balasigam Balagobi, Abirame S, Nirojee R, Shereone A. Vethanayakam, Thayalini Surkirthan, Rajasingam S Jeyendran. Comparison of sperm count between the established Makler chamber and the newer Rohem chamber Jaffna Medical Journal Vol.37, No.1, Jun 2025.
30.
Raguraman S, Athiththan P, Thivera M, Jeyaluxmy S. Management of brain tumours in pregnancy. Sri Lanka J Neurol. 2026 May;12(2):52–58.
31.
Balagobi B, Thuraisamy SS, Sanchayan S, Gobishangar S, Thangarajah BR, Raguraman S, Kumaran S, Vishnuja S, Hamsha T. Factors affecting the Phase I academic performance of undergraduate students in Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. Jaffna Med J. 2026;38(1):12–17. doi:10.4038/jmj.v38i1.256.

Oration

• Desabandu Siva Chinnathamby oration 2024- The Pragmatic approach to subfertility care in low- middle income countries: a northern Sri Lankan perspective.

 Books

1.
Clinically Oriented Anatomy of Female Pelvis. Dr. S.Uthayakumar, Dr.S.Raguraman, Publisher Kumaran book house
2.
Intra Uterine insemination- A practical Guide. Dr.S.Raguraman, Publisher- Semamadu publications.
3.
குழந்தையின்மைக்கான தீர்வுகளும். Dr.S.Raguraman, Dr.B.Balagobi, Publisher- Kumaran Book House.
4.
Fundamentals of Seminal fluid analysis- A practical Guide, Dr.S.Raguraman, Dr.B.Balagobi, Publisher- Semamadu Publications.
5.
Perioperative care . Dr.S.Raguraman, Dr.B.Balagobi Publisher- Semamadu publications.
6.
Subfertility Dr. S. Raguraman ,Publisher : Sarasavy Publications
7.
Seminal Fluid Analysis , Dr. S Raguraman, Dr. B. Balagobi, Dr. R. Jeyendran Publisher : Chemmamdu publications
8.
OSCE in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr.S. Raguraman, Harikannan Publications.
9.
Basic surgical skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr S. Raguraman, Dr H.M.P.B. Thilakarathne, Publisher – New Evergreen Printers
10.
Practical Guide to Semen Collection and Sperm Processing for IUI, Dr. S Raguraman, Dr. B. Balagobi, Dr. R. Jeyendran Publisher : New Evergreen publications.

Chapter

11.
Balagobi B, Raguraman S, Jeyendran RS. Seminal hypo- and hypervolemia. In: The Encyclopedia of Reproduction. 3rd ed. 2026. Academic Press; 2026.

Grants and Projects

Community health care facilitated fertility care in the northern province

Funded by: IMHO-USA
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Year: 2023

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Grant 2025

Research title:
Prevalence and risk factors for anemia, dysglycaemia, hypertension, underweight, obesity and multimorbidity among pregnant women attending booking visit at selected hospitals in Sri Lanka and associated pregnancy outcomes: A prospective cohort study.

APC Program Grant (Global Health) 2026

Project title:
Evaluating the suitability of the low-cost assisted reproductive technology (ART) model for expanding fertility care access in low-resource settings: A pre and post intervention quasi-experimental study.

Research Interests

 
1
Subfertility and Assisted Reproduction

 
2
High-Risk Pregnancies

 
3
Minimal Access Surgery in Benign Gynaecology

 
4
System Reforms in Subfertility Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

 
5
Low-Cost ART Model in Low- and Middle-Income Countries