MBChB, FCS (SA) · Cape Town
Prof Eugenio Panieri
Specialist thyroid, parathyroid and minimally invasive adrenal surgery, surgery for soft tissue and retroperitoneal sarcoma, and splenectomy and surgery for haematological disorders.
- Almost 30 years
- of endocrine and sarcoma surgery
- Assoc. Professor
- Division of General Surgery, University of Cape Town
- SA & abroad
- Patients referred for complex and second-opinion cases
Thyroid
Nodules, goitre, thyroid cancer and Graves' disease, including recurrent and complex cases.
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Primary, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism, including revision surgery.
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Incidentaloma, phaeochromocytoma, Conn's and Cushing's, with a focus on laparoscopic surgery.
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Soft tissue and retroperitoneal sarcoma, planned with multidisciplinary input.
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Splenectomy and surgery for haematological disorders.
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Experienced, precise and personalised surgical care.
With almost thirty years of experience, Prof Panieri provides considered care for both straightforward and complex surgical conditions. Patients are referred from across South Africa and abroad, often for complex, recurrent or second-opinion cases.
Prof Eugenio Panieri is a Cape Town endocrine and sarcoma surgeon. Since 1997 his practice has centred on surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands and on soft tissue sarcoma, particularly tumours of the retroperitoneum.
His approach rests on excellence, precision and evidence-based surgery, adapted to each patient through personalised care. Difficult cases are planned by a multidisciplinary team, with clear communication and support for patients and referring doctors throughout.
He has a particular interest in laparoscopic and other minimal access surgery, especially for adrenal conditions, wherever this is the safest option for the patient.
A graduate of the University of Cape Town, he remains closely involved in training the next generation of surgeons. His private practice is based at Netcare UCT Private Academic Hospital, with other hospitals available by arrangement.
Qualifications
- MBChB, University of Cape Town1987
- FCS (Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa)1997
Academic and hospital appointments
- Ad Hominem Associate Professor and Consultant Surgeon, Division of General Surgery, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
- General Specialist Head: General Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital and Metro West, Western Cape Department of Health2013–present
- Head, Oncology and Endocrine Surgery Unit, UCT/Groote Schuur Hospital2003–2013
- Author of 39 book chapters and 31 online guidelines on basic surgical principles, surgical pathology, treatment protocols and surgical techniques
Professional societies
- Surgical Research Society of South Africa (SRS), President2007–2009
- South African Society of Endoscopic Surgeons (SASES), President2018–2020
- Endocrine Surgeons of South Africa (ESSA), Founder and EXCO member2023–present
Selected publications
- Panieri E, Fagan J. Thyroidectomy. Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery.
- Panieri E, Fagan J. Parathyroidectomy. Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery.
- Nel D, Panieri E, et al. Surgery for pheochromocytoma: a single-center review of 60 cases from South Africa. World J Surg, 2020.
- Tomasicchio M, et al., Panieri E, et al. An autologous dendritic cell vaccine tumoricidal to patient-derived breast cancer cells. Cancer Immunol Immunother, 2019.
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- Netcare UCT Private Academic Hospital
Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape TownOpen in Google Maps - Phone
- 021 685 0291
- glenn@panieri.co.za
- Practice manager
- Ms Glenn Thompson
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