No excuses this time around…I was Lazy and missed writing this blog a few weeks :(. However, that conveniently brings me to this week’s topic – Consistency! I have many trainees who work with me, and often I get this question – How does one become good at what one does…This applies not only toContinue reading “Consistency ….Key to sucess!”
Author Archives: Lasitha Bhgaya Samarakoon
The burden of complications – Second victim
It has been a busy few weeks – I have moved to my own house now, and I would definitely say all the hassle was worth it! Good time to put pen to paper !! All throughout my career as a surgeon, I have been pretty lucky not to have had a major complication untilContinue reading “The burden of complications – Second victim”
Culturedness and civility…..is it inherited or acquired? The story of A B C !
It has indeed been some time……Work kept me busy 😦 However sundays are always a good time to put pen to paper!! I always had this question lingering in the back of my mind. I consider myself quite fortunate…i have had the previledge of working in south asia , east asia and the west….totally differentContinue reading “Culturedness and civility…..is it inherited or acquired? The story of A B C !”
Meritocracy….and/or its remnants!!
It is indeed quite some time I last put pen to paper !! Exceedingly busy week followed by another did not leave me any breathing space….Since it is the weekend and I have caught up with what is happening around me a bit, it is a good time as ever to get back to blogging!!Continue reading “Meritocracy….and/or its remnants!!”
Can medical schools be replaced with Apprenticeship?
It has been a long and busy week and I did not have time to put pen o paper….or for that matter type 🙂 Above is a pretty relevant topic in the current day and age , hence I feel it is good time to put my thoughts down! Medical school was hard…at least forContinue reading “Can medical schools be replaced with Apprenticeship?”
Surgeons are Performers!
Busy week it has been so far ! What better way to relax with family than to take the kids to a good old fashioned French circus complete with a big top! Cant beat that !! While I was watching and thoroughly enjoying the breath taking performances, I could not help by observing the similaritiesContinue reading “Surgeons are Performers!”
Risk….how much risk is acceptable ?
Recent events surrounding the Titan sub has got the world thinking…..While wishing all involved in this tragic acicident RIP I think this is a good time as ever to revisi It the concept of “Risk” Risk is inevitable, however well prepared you are , however intelligent or however wealthy you are. As motorists , pedestrians,Continue reading “Risk….how much risk is acceptable ?”
Worlds “best” hospital
It was a busy week and I could not put pen down to paper for few days 😦 Got few minutes before I start my endoscopy list…so i thought why not write something!! I often come across this notion of ” Worlds best hospitals”. I think as a practicing surgeon and a doctor who hasContinue reading “Worlds “best” hospital”
Team work!!
It is incredible how team work is undervalued in our profession….It is probably the single most important factor for achieving good clinical outcomes but it is also the most under appreciated and undervalued traits in modern heath care. Often we as surgeons are proud of our outcomes. “I did a colectomy, I did a Laparatomy,Continue reading “Team work!!”
Reading is the best way to feed your mind ….Keep feeding and growing your mind!
With the advent of technology people as a whole have moved away from reading …unfortunately :(. I see this every day when I see my daughter and compare her childhood with my childhood. I understand that people grow older and times change …but still… is it for the better? – I honestly don’t know! IContinue reading “Reading is the best way to feed your mind ….Keep feeding and growing your mind!”
Surgery-the good bad and ugly 