Mr Ruwan Fernando

photo of Mr Ruwan Fernando
  • Title: Mr
  • Forenames: Ruwan
  • Surname: Fernando
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of registration: 19/07/1999
  • GMC number: 4644293

Areas of Expertise

  • Obstetrics and gynaecology

    Specialist Areas

    • Urogynaecology
    • Pelvic floor surgery
    • Urodynamics
    • Perineal trauma following childbirth

    Special Interests

    • Female urinary incontinence
    • Uterovaginal prolapse
    • Postpartum maternal problems

Practices

Qualifications

  • Medical School: University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Qualification: MB BS
  • Date of award: 1990
  • Professional College: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • Qualification: MRCOG - Member Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • Date of award: 1997
  • Professional College: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • Qualification: Subspecialty Accreditation in Urogynaecology
  • Date of award: 2006
  • Other degree or qualification: Keele University
  • Qualification: MD - Doctor of Medicine
  • Date of award: 2005

Awards and Prizes

1. HAROLD MALKIN PRIZE for the best original research
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists– 2006.

2. OVERSEAS FUND AWARD
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists-2002.



Professional affiliations and memberships

  • Member of the British Society of Urogynaecologists.
  • Member of the International Urogynecological Association
  • Member of the International Continence Society

Research interests

Child birth and Pelvic floor dysfunction
Combined bladder and bowel dysfunction

Summary of recent publications

Journals

  • Author(s): Fernando RJ; Sultan AH; Kettle C; Radley S; Jones P; O'Brien PMS, Title: Repair techniques for obstetric anal sphincter inj, Journal: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Volume: 107, Year: 2006, PageNo: 1261-1268
  • Author(s): Fernando RJ; Thakar R; Sultan AH; Shah SM; Jones PW, Title: Effect of vaginal pessaries on symptoms associated, Journal: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Volume: 102, Year: 2006, PageNo: 93-99
  • Author(s): Fernando R; Sultan AH; Kettle C; Thakar R; Radley S, Title: Methods of repair for obstetric anal sphincter inj, Journal: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Year: 2009, PageNo: .
  • Author(s): Fernando RJ; Sultan AH; Thakar R; Jeyanthan K., Title: Management of the neglected vaginal ring pessary., Journal: International Urogynaecology Journal, Volume: 18, Year: 2007, PageNo: 117-119

Volumes

  • Continence Procedures (Mid urethral tape & Colposuspension) - 70 (January 2007 - July 2009)
  • Pelvic Floor Repair - 135 (January 2007 - July 2009)
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy - 75 (January 2007 - July 2009)

Audit / Outcomes

  • British Society of Urogynaecology : Calender year 2006/07