sub-specialities
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Hysterectomy
- Period problems
- Pelvic pain
- Advanced key-hole surgery
Training & Background
| Qualifications: | MBBS, DFFP, MSc, MRCOG |
| Year first qualified: | 2002 |
| GMC number: | 6083459 |
| Clinic times: | By appointment |
Mr Kirana Arambage is a Consultant Gynaecologist and endometriosis specialist based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. He has been working as an endometriosis surgeon since 2014 at the Endometriosis Care and Research Centre, one of the busiest BSGE-accredited centres in the UK, receiving tertiary referrals nationally.
He is a highly experienced gynaecological surgeon with particular expertise in advanced laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery and the management of complex endometriosis, including disease affecting the bowel, bladder, ureters and other organs. He also specialises in minimally invasive procedures for fibroids, ovarian cysts and other benign gynaecological conditions.
Mr Arambage completed his medical degree (MBBS) in 2002 in Sri Lanka and went on to undertake specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology through the RCOG across the Eastern and London postgraduate deaneries. He later completed advanced RCOG-accredited training in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, following competitive national selection.
He also holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopy from the University of Surrey, awarded with merit.
Research & Teaching
Mr Kirana Arambage has a strong academic and teaching portfolio focused on advanced endometriosis, complex benign gynaecology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has published work in his specialist areas and is regularly invited to speak at national and international meetings.
He has contributed significantly to professional guidance and research, including involvement in BSGE/ESGE guidelines on operative hysteroscopy and participation in a Cochrane review on laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. He also played a key role in establishing international affairs and surgical innovation subcommittees within the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy.
Mr Arambage is a co-author of the Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (4th Edition, 2023), published by Oxford University Press, a widely used resource for medical students and doctors in training worldwide.
He is actively involved in medical education as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford. He teaches undergraduate students and contributes to postgraduate surgical training. He has served as a preceptor for the Oxford advanced laparoscopic training programme and has trained both specialist registrars (ST1–ST7) and consultant colleagues.
He previously led gynaecological endoscopic simulation and training for the Oxford postgraduate deanery (HEE Thames Valley), overseeing surgical education and curriculum development over several years.
Professional Memberships
- British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- Contributor to BSGE/ESGE clinical guidelines and surgical training initiatives