Ken Sinervo, M.D., MSc, FRCSC

Background and Training

Dr. Sinervo completed medical school at the University of Toronto. He served his residency at the University of Calgary, in Canada.

He has been named a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Sinervo has completed a one-year AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Endoscopists) Fellowship in Pelvic Endoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Sinervo is a Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Canada, and also of the AAGL.

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."

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