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Renowned Surgeon Achieves

Milestone In Robotic Surgery

Expert Oncologic Surgeon, general surgeries at complete a full schedule of appointments in as short as a

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

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