FFP 614 | How to Choose the Right Endometriosis Surgeon | Dr. Ken Sinervo
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🗓️ 20 February 2026
⏱️ 58 minutes
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In this episode, Dr. Ken Sinervo of the Center for Endometriosis Care joins Lisa to discuss what patients need to know before pursuing endometriosis surgery. They explore the difference between diagnostic and excision-based procedures, what sets expert laparoscopic surgeons apart, and how to recognize red flags during the consultation process. Dr. Sinervo also shares insights on misdiagnosis, surgical outcomes, and why early intervention is essential for quality of life. This conversation offers practical guidance for anyone navigating endometriosis treatment options.
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| 0:49.7 | 614. |
| 1:04.0 | Today, 14. Today I'm sharing essentially a third part of my endometriosis series. So essentially February 2026 is the month where we're taking a deep dive into endometriosis. And today I'm sharing my |
| 1:13.7 | interview with Dr. Ken Sennervo. This interview is mind-blowing for several reasons, but I would say |
| 1:21.7 | the most important reason is that Dr. Sanervo specializes exclusively in endometriosis. |
| 1:29.3 | And in today's episode, you will learn about why it's essential if you suspect that you might have endometriosis |
| 1:37.3 | to really consider not just going to any doctor or any surgeon for diagnosis or for treatment, but why you should really |
| 1:47.6 | seriously consider working only with a surgeon who specializes in endometriosis. The detail and the |
| 1:56.4 | experience that Dr. Sanervo shares on today's episode, I feel it really drives home the difference. |
| 2:04.6 | If somebody does this all day long every day for years, this is what they do, this is what they |
| 2:09.1 | specialize in, it's a whole different level. And one of the things that you'll hear as you listen |
| 2:15.5 | to the episode is especially when there are complex or |
| 2:18.6 | atypical cases. So you often think of endometriosis as being located only in the reproductive |
| 2:24.9 | organs or in that region. But there are many cases where endometriotic lesions find their way |
| 2:31.8 | to various other parts of the body. And the complexity of those surgeries, |
| 2:36.8 | it really can't be overstated. So before we jump in, I'll just share a little bit about Dr. Sanervo. |
| 2:42.9 | Dr. Ken Znervo is the medical director of the Center for Endometriosis Care and an award-winning |
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