Jupiter Medical Center's Donna M. Pinelli, MD, FACOG, Performs 2,000th da Vinci® Robotic Surgery

Jupiter Medical Center’s Donna M. Pinelli, MD, FACOG, Performs 2,000^th 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 2,000^th 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 2,000^th 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.