Publications by authors named "Sanchia Goonewardene"

Introduction: The terminology for female and male pelvic floor muscle (PFM) assessment has expanded considerably since the first PFM function and dysfunction standardization of terminology document in 2005. New terms have entered assessment reports, and new investigations to measure PFM function and dysfunction have been developed. An update of this terminology was required to comprehensively document the terms and their definitions, and to describe the assessment method and interpretation of the finding, to standardize assessment procedures and aid diagnostic decision making.

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Context: Patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) may have pain refractory to conventional management strategies. Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) is a potential therapeutic option.

Objective: To evaluate the benefits and harms of BTX-A injections in the treatment of CPPS.

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Background: Salvage radical prostatectomy (sRP) historically yields poor functional outcomes and high complication rates. However, recent reports on robotic sRP show improved results. Our objectives were to evaluate sRP oncological outcomes and predictors of positive margins and biochemical recurrence (BCR).

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Context: Patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) may have pain refractory to conventional pain management strategies. Neuromodulation could provide relief of pain.

Objective: To evaluate the benefits and harms of neuromodulation for CPP.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study compares the outcomes of robotic versus open approaches to salvage radical prostatectomy for recurrent prostate cancer, finding that robotic surgery results in less blood loss and shorter hospital stays.
  • Although complication rates were similar for both methods, robotic surgery had a lower incidence of anastomotic stricture.
  • The research suggests that robotic salvage radical prostatectomy is associated with better functional outcomes and lower risk of severe incontinence compared to traditional open surgery.
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Background: Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common cancer in men. Due to improvements in medical care, the number of PC survivors is increasing. Current literature demonstrates survivors have significant unmet needs including psychosexual care.

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Sterile pyuria is a common entity. Yet there are no guidelines to address this issue. We have conducted a systematic review over 20 years and reviewed the results.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Sanchia Goonewardene"

  • - Sanchia Goonewardene's research primarily focuses on advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders, chronic pelvic pain syndromes, and prostate cancer, aiming to enhance clinical practices through systematic reviews and evidence-based guidelines.
  • - Significant findings from her work include the updated terminology for pelvic floor muscle assessments, improved oncological outcomes from robotic-assisted surgeries for prostate cancer, and the evaluation of treatment modalities like Botulinum toxin A and electrical neuromodulation for chronic pelvic pain.
  • - Goonewardene's contributions also highlight the necessity for psychosexual care in prostate cancer survivorship, addressing the unmet needs of patients and promoting comprehensive recovery strategies in urological care.