Jupiter Medical Center’s Donna M. Pinelli, MD, FACOG, Performs 2,000th da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
The advanced technology plays a pivotal role in the award-winning hospital’s
successful treatment of uterine, ovarian, cervical and vulvar cancers,
as well as other complicated gynecologic medical issues.
JUPITER, Fla. (March 1, 2021) – Dr. Donna M. Pinelli, Medical Director of Gynecologic
Oncology and the Frank E. and Mary D. Walsh Robotic Surgery Program at
the Anderson Family Cancer Institute at Jupiter Medical Center, performed her 2,000th surgery using the revolutionary da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System.
The da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System provides 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 gynecologic,
thoracic, cardiac and general surgeries.
“Employing the most sophisticated technologies in the hands of physician
experts is at the forefront of our mission to provide the best possible
care for our community,” says Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, CEO of Jupiter
Medical Center. “Dr. Pinelli’s 2,000th da Vinci® robotic surgery is an indicating milestone of Jupiter Medical Center bringing
the most advanced technologies and innovative procedures to our patients.”
Board certified and fellowshipped trained, Dr. Pinelli’s clinical
expertise includes specializing in radical pelvic surgery for treating
uterine, ovarian, cervical and vulvar malignancies; risk-reducing surgeries;
and other innovative approaches to treating gynecologic cancers.
Dr. Pinelli’s role is a critical part of the care and full service
provided by the team of multidisciplinary experts at the Anderson Family
Cancer Institute at Jupiter Medical Center. This institution of cancer
care includes surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists,
diagnostic and interventional radiologists, pathologists, and gastroenterologists
who are committed to providing cancer care of the highest quality. The
remarkable facility incorporates all aspects of oncology care and treatment
in one location, allowing patients to complete a full schedule of appointments
in as short as a day versus sometimes weeks at other hospitals where various
aspects of care are often remotely located.
Jupiter Medical Center
Rated No. 1 for safety, quality and patient satisfaction, Jupiter Medical
Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm
Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. The award-winning hospital
is iconic throughout the state because of its outstanding team of physicians,
state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and technologies and
commitment to compassionate care. Jupiter Medical Center is recognized
as the region’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital providing
an array of inpatient and outpatient services, including Heart and Vascular
Healthcare, Oncology, Orthopedics and Women & Children’s Healthcare
Services. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call
(561) 263-2234 or visit
www.jupitermed.com.