As a board certified and only fellowship trained surgeon in Collier County (Naples, Florida), Mark Liberman, M.D. upholds many high standards to ensure the best possible surgical care, including:
As a general surgeon, Dr. Liberman is trained to diagnose and perform simple and complex surgical procedures, including:
Adrenalectomy
The surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands (the complex endocrine glands situated near the kidneys).
Appendectomy
The surgical removal of an inflamed or infected appendix.
Breast Lumpectomy
The surgical removal of a small area of breast tissue that is cancerous or suspected to be cancerous.
Mammosite Placement
The surgical insertion of a mammosite balloon into the tumor cavity, which decreases the length of radiation therapy from 6 weeks to 5 days with better cosmesis.
Mastectomy with Reconstruction
The surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor.
Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection
The surgical procedure where one lymph node that is likely to have cancer is removed instead of removing 10 or more lymph nodes. If this lymph node is non-cancerous, the chances are high that the other lymph nodes have not been infected.
Skin & Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
General Surgery Procedures
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic procedure in which a flexible tube with a light source is inserted into the colon (large intestine or large bowel) through the anus to view all sections of the colon for abnormalities.
Lap Band
The surgical procedure utilizing a restrictive device implanted via bariatric surgery and designed for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater.
Skin Cancer Excisions
Laparoscopic Surgery Procedures
Adrenalectomy
The surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands (the complex endocrine glands situated near the kidneys).
Appendectomy
The surgical removal of an inflamed or infected appendix.
Cholecystectomy
The surgical removal of the gall bladder and the crystalized salts called gallstones.
Gastrectomy
The surgical removal of all or part of the stomach.
Gastric Bypass
The surgical procedure for the treatment of obesity where a thumb-sized stomach pouch is created using stapling techniques to divide the stomach and then connect the outlet of the pouch directly to the intestine, essentially "bypassing" the upper intestines.
Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic or Open)
The surgical procedure for correcting hernia.
Upper Endoscopy
The visual examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract with a flexible device capable of transmitting images (endoscope).
Robotic Surgery Procedures
Gastric Bypass
The use of a robot during gastric bypass surgery enables surgeons to perform precise and minimally invasive motions, thus enabling patients to ultimately experience:
- Reduction of pain and trauma to the body
- Less blood loss and need for transfusions
- Less post-operative pain and discomfort
- Faster recovery time to a return of normal daily activities
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less scarring
- Less risk of infection
For nearly twenty years, Dr. Liberman has been the only laparoscopic fellowship trained surgeon in Collier County (Naples, Florida). To review Dr. Liberman's complete medical background, including training and prior experience, click here today.