H. Samaratunga
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Dr. H. Samaratunga is a leading pathologist whose work has fundamentally advanced the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. Her research centers on the critical intersection of histopathology with cutting-edge imaging modalities, particularly multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and PSMA PET/CT. In her landmark 2021 study, cited 33 times, she demonstrated that mpMRI alone can miss some cases of significant prostate cancer, and crucially, that PSMA PET/CT provides additional diagnostic value beyond mpMRI for accurate staging. By meticulously comparing preoperative imaging to totally embedded radical prostatectomy histopathology in over 1,100 men, Dr. Samaratunga provided the definitive evidence needed to refine clinical guidelines. Her work has a direct impact on patient care, helping to ensure that men receive the most appropriate and timely treatment. Through her rigorous clinicopathological correlations, she has established herself as a vital voice in the multidisciplinary approach to prostate cancer, bridging the gap between what radiologists see and what pathologists find.
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