Dr. Thiel is a Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Saskatchewan.  He received his BSc (1983), MSc (1986) and MD (1991) the University of Saskatchewan and received his Royal College Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1996.  He is the director of the postgraduate fellowship program in Minimally Invasive Gynecology for the University of Saskatchewan.  He has been awarded both the CREOG and APGO Excellence in Teaching Awards for resident teaching and the 2010 Golden Hysteroscope award for best hystereoscopy paper at the 39th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Surgery.  His clinical and research interests include intra-operative evaluation, hysteroscopic tubal sterilization, alternatives for fibroid management, endometrial ablation and chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Thiel is the Executive Director of the Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE).

Education

1991 - Doctor of Medicine Cum Laude, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

1986 - Master of Science, Department of Anatomy, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

1983 - Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Magna Cum Laude, Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Hysteroscopic sterilization
• Ambulatory gynaecology

ResearchGate Profile

Google Scholar Profile

2016      

• Gilmour D, MacDonald N, Dukeshire S, Whynot B, Sanders B, Thiel J, Singh S, Campbell C, Bajzak K, Flowerdew G.  Diagnosis of adverse events after hysterectomy with postoperative self-care web applications: a pilot study.  Health Infomatics Journal. Epub ahead of print DOI:1-.1177/146045821667759.
• Vanburen W, Suchet I, Thiel J, Karreman E.  Essure microinsert imaging: does abnormal shape on ultrasound predict complications on HSG? Abdominal Radiology, Epub ahead of print, DOI 10.1007/s00261-016-0718-7.

2014

• Mothashami F, Thiele A, Karreman E, Thiel J. Comparing technical dexterity of sleep-deprived versus intoxicated surgeons. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.  Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 18:1-7.
• Thiel JA, Rattray D, Cher DJ.  Pre-hysterectomy assessment of immediate tubal occlusion with the third generation ESSURE insert (ESS505).  Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 21:1055-1060.
• Thiel JA, Briggs MM, Pohlman S, Rattray D.  Evaluation of the Novasure endometrial ablation in women with a uterine cavity length over 10 cm.  Journal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada.  36:491-497.

2012

• Thiel JA, It seemed like a good idea at the time.  Invited editorial.  Journal of the Society Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada 34:611-612.

2011                      

• Mircea CN, Goojha C, Thiel JA.  Concomitant Novasure endometrial ablation and Essure tubal sterilization – a review of 100 cases.  Journal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada 33:361-366.
• Thiel JA, Suchet I, Tyson N, Price P. Outcomes in the ultrasound followup of the Essure micro-insert: complications and proper placement. Journal of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, 33:134-138.
• Thiel JA, Lukwinski A, Kamencic H, Lim H. Oral analgesia and intravenous conscious sedation use with the Essure micro-insert sterilization procedure: a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 18:108-111.

2009                      

• Lett C, Thiel JA.  The effect of menstrual phase and hormonal contraception on successful bilateral placement of the Essure micro-insert coil.  Gynecological Surgery, 6:219-222.

2008

• Thiel JA, Carson G. Cost Effectiveness Analysis Comparing the Essure Tubal Sterilization Procedure and Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilization. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, 30: 581-585.
• Kamencic H, Thiel JA. Pentoxyphylline after conservative surgery for endometriosis: a randomized control trial.  Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 15: 62-66.

2006      

• Thiel JA, Kamencic H. Assessment of costs associated with outpatient total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Journal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada 28:794-798.

2005

• Thiel JA, Suchet IB, Lortie K. Confirmation of Essure micro-insert coil placement with conventional and volume contrast imaging (3D) ultrasonography. Fertility and Sterility 84:504-508.

2003

• Thiel JA, Gamelin A. Outpatient total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 10:481-483.

2001

• Vilos GA, Lefebvre G, Graves GR, Thiel JA et al. Guidelines for the Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Journal of the Society    of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 106:1-6.