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Renowned Surgeon Achieves Milestone In Robotic Surgery

Expert Oncologic Surgeon, “Robotic instruments Bhagwandin’s approach is complemented by the team of
Shanel Bhagwandin, D.O., are often used in minimally multidisciplinary experts at AFCI, which includes surgical
invasive surgeries,” explains
oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists,
FACS, MPH, Completes 500th Bhagwandin. “A robotic-assisted diagnostic and interventional radiologists, genetic counselors
approach is generally associated
and patient navigators who are committed to providing cancer
Robotic-Assisted Surgery with less pain, less blood loss, care of the highest quality. AFCI offers the community all
shorter hospital stays, and shorter aspects of oncology care and treatment in one location, allowing
The leader in quality, safety and patient experience, recovery times so our cancer patients to complete a full schedule of appointments in as
Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce the milestone patients can focus on quality of short as a day rather than sometimes weeks at other hospitals
500th da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery to treat rare forms life and recovery following the where components of care can be geographically dispersed.
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of cancer performed by Shanel Bhagwandin, D.O., FACS, surgery.” Bhagwandin also serves as the vice-chief of surgery Recently, AFCI’s Next Day Oncologist appointment program
MPH, medical director Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at Jupiter Medical Center, where he has focused on improving was launched, providing patients the opportunity to schedule
Program, and program director of the National Pancreas the quality and outcomes of all surgical specialties. “I am their initial consultation within 24 hours of receiving a diagnosis,
Foundation (NPF) Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence proud to work with patients and their families to offer them allowing them to jump-start their journey to beat cancer.
at Jupiter Medical Center. the best surgical outcomes for their cancer treatment with a In fall 2023, the health system’s highly anticipated,
Dr. Bhagwandin is the focus on their quality of life,” says Bhagwandin. 90,000-square-foot Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical
only board certified complex The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System is designed to Institute is slated to open, meeting the needs of the growing
general surgical oncologist provide surgical assistance beyond the capabilities of human community. The institute will have 16 operating rooms;
in Palm Beach, Martin, hands; increases the surgeon’s view using high-definition “smart” rooms will accommodate complex and robotic
Brevard, and Indian River 3-D visualization; and is used in a number of areas including surgeries, while the hybrid suites will offer surgeons the
counties, and one of fewer gastrointestinal, thoracic, cardiac and general surgeries at ability to transition from a minimally invasive surgery to
than 10 in Florida, that treats Jupiter Medical Center, which boasts more than 35 surgeons an open procedure when necessary, providing patients and
patients with specific types trained in this technology. Jupiter Medical Center was one of their families with more options. The “operating rooms of
of cancer with a minimally the first 10 hospitals in the world to introduce the da Vinci the future” will use leading edge technology that is digitally
invasive approach with XI model. Bhagwandin has also pioneered the use of robotic integrated, enabling the surgical team to send real-time
the assistance of da Vinci technology in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy updates to the patient’s family or caregiver.
technology. Board certified (HIPEC) procedures, for treatment of abdominal cancers For more information about Jupiter Medical Center,
in both general surgery and that spread throughout the abdomen. Just last year, one of his visit jupitermed.com, or follow Jupiter Medical Center on
complex general surgical patients made a full recovery and went on to hike the Inca Facebook and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter. For a next
oncology, Bhagwandin treats patients with malignancies of Trail in Machu Pichu, Peru, following a HIPEC performed day oncologist appointment call (561) 263-4400.
the gallbladder and bile duct, colon and rectum, esophagus, by Bhagwandin at Jupiter Medical Center. About Jupiter Medical Center
liver, and pancreatic cancer. Cumulatively, Bhagwandin “Employing the most sophisticated technologies in Rated No. 1 in the region for quality, safety and patient
has performed over 1,500 cancer-related surgeries since the hands of our expert physicians is at the forefront of experience, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination
arriving to the area in 2017 from Mount Sinai Hospital our mission to provide the best, most innovative care for for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and
in New York City. In addition to the designation from the our community,” says Rogerio C. Lilenbaum, SVP and across the Treasure Coast. Jupiter Medical Center’s state-
National Pancreas Foundation as a Center of Excellence chief physician executive, and director of The Anderson of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies enable
for Pancreatic Cancer in 2022 – just one of seven centers Family Cancer Institute (AFCI), where Bhagwandin is its award-winning physicians to provide a comprehensive
in Florida to achieve this – the program was also named based. “Bhagwandin’s 500th da Vinci robotic surgery continuum of inpatient and outpatient health care services.
“high performing” in colon cancer surgery by U.S. News & is a testament to his dedication to offering his patients Jupiter Medical Center’s specialty centers of excellence
World Report. Jupiter Medical Center is also recognized as a specialized treatment for some of the most aggressive include: comprehensive cancer care, cardiovascular care,
referral center, and offers one of the most experienced high- forms of cancer. This is a tremendous accomplishment, and orthopedics, neurosciences, and women’s and children’s
volume centers in the region for robotic liver, pancreas, indicative of the caliber of extraordinary physicians we are services. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center,
colorectal, and esophageal cancers. recruiting to Jupiter Medical Center.” please call (561) 263-2200 or visit www.jupitermed.com.

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