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Laparoscopy &
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Endometriosis Zone
Dr. Ken Sinervo - USA
Center for
Endometriosis Care
Articles by Dr. Sinervo
Education
Undergraduate Degree - University of Western Ontario, Canada, with Honors in
Psychology
Awarded the MSc - 1993
Medical school - University of Toronto
Residency - University of Calgary, Canada
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Obstetrics and
Gynecology
AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Endoscopists)
Fellowship in Pelvic Endoscopic Surgery
Completed a one-year
Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Member of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Canada
Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Practice
Dr. Sinervo joined Dr. Albee's medical practice in 2001. He practices gynecology
and especially endoscopic surgery for the excision of endometriosis.
Honors, Awards and Publications
Dr. Sinervo was awarded many scholarships for his academic performance. In
addition, he was the recipient of the University of Western Ontario Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Day Award two years in a row, a rare
accomplishment.
He was awarded the Dr. Fred Douglas Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement
in Medicine from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, as well as a
Medical Research Council of Canada scholarship.
Dr. Sinervo has given several presentations to the AAGL including presentations
in 2002 on the "Long-term follow-up of women surgically treated for
endometriosis" and "Fertility of women after excision of endometriosis." The
abstracts to these presentations were published in the Journal of the AAGL, 9(3)
Suppl. p. 51.
In all, Dr. Sinervo has dozens of abstracts, publications and presentations to
his credit.
Approach to Endometriosis
Dr. Sinervo says, "Through the constant refinement of surgical technique, it
is now possible to remove all endometriosis. We try to be as conservative as
possible with a woman's reproductive organs while aggressively removing all
visible manifestations of endometriosis, no matter where present. This can be
done in an effective, safe manner. When done laparoscopically, it allows the
patient to return to normal function quickly and comfortably. There are very few
limits to what can be done laparoscopically, and few indications today for large
incisions.
"Complex dissections can be performed through the laparoscope which often
provides a better exposure of the natural planes of the organs than a large
incision does. With the aid of the magnification that the laparoscope provides,
even the subtlest forms of endometriosis can be appreciated. What was once
described as 'microscopic endometriosis' can be seen with today's equipment. We
can carefully examine all areas for endometriosis and remove only the tissue
that needs to be removed. When excision is used meticulously, a patient has a
low chance of recurrence of her endometriosis and can gain an excellent quality
of life, something that has often been missing for years.
"Though conscientious follow-up with our endometriosis patients, we can give
excellent estimates of recurrence rates, pregnancy rates and information on
improved quality of life following excision. This is a valuable tool in the
management and counseling of our patients."
Summary
When asked about the CEC Dr. Sinervo says, "I find it extremely rewarding to
be able to make a positive impact in the quality of lives of the patients that
we treat. So many patients have been given dismal prospects and limited choices.
To be able to offer our endometriosis patients another alternative through the
excision of their disease through laparoscopic techniques, and to see the
long-lasting effects makes what we do so worthwhile. I’m extremely fortunate to
have been given this opportunity to serve my patients this way, through a
combination of surgery, caring, and compassion for her physical, emotional and
spiritual needs."
