Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery

High Volume Center for Complex Cancer Care

As a high-volume center, our team of experts brings medical, surgical, and specialty expertise combined with compassionate care to our patients and their family members.

Why Choose Jupiter Medical Center?

Our surgeons bring expertise not found in many locations, Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin performs more pancreas, liver, gastric and esophageal surgeries than any other surgeon in the region. He is the first surgeon in in the region to perform a robotic Whipple procedure for pancreas cancer.

Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin, Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology, is board certified and fellowship trained in Gastroenterology (GI) and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB)surgery. He has expertise in diagnosing and treating unresectable pancreatic and liver cancers.

He has extensive experience in robotic surgery, utilizing the da Vinci 5, the most advanced and integrated robotic surgical system available designed to transform surgery and offer better outcomes for our patients.

Robotic Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery Procedures

Gastrointestinal cancer surgery encompasses various procedures, tailored to the stage and location of the cancer including:

• Bile Duct Cancer
• Colon and Rectal Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Gallbladder Cancer
• Liver Cancer and Colorectal Liver Metastases
• Pancreatic Cancer/Whipple Procedure
• Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Skin Cancer
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma
• Stomach Cancer

Benign conditions also treated include:

• Benign Abdominal Tumors

• Bile Duct Injuries

• Biliary Cysts
• Hepatic Cysts
• Pancreatic Cysts
• Splenectomy

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

• Less pain and scarring – smaller incisions lead to less postoperative pain and minimal scarring compared to traditional open surgery.
• Quicker recovery – patients often experience faster recovery times, with shorter hospital stays and a quicker return to normal activities.
• Reduced complications – there is a lower risk of complications such as infection or bleeding.
• Enhanced precision – the high precision of robotic surgery allows for more accurate removal of cancerous tissue while sparing healthy tissue.

Certain patients may not qualify for robotic surgery due to factor such as the size, location, stage of the tumor, as well as other underlying health conditions. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing a personalized approach for each patient and achieving the best possible outcomes.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 561-263-4400.