Dr. David Liska, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Cleveland, OH specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. David Liska, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A30
Cleveland, OH 44195
Colectomy (Colon Resection)
Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.
A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.
After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:
An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.
Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.
A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Liska, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Liska, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Cleveland, OH were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Liska, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Liska, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
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Dr. David Liska, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Colon and Rectal Surgery Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (2006)
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2013)
Board Certification: Colon and Rectal Surgery Surgery - General Surgery
Licensed In: New York
Dr. David Liska, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. David Liska, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 38 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Liska, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Liska, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$8,486
HTX-011 $8,486 |
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$3,834
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$3,674
Da Vinci Surgical System $3,674 |
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myRisk $292 |
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$1,846
STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $283 |
DiLumen $270 |
OFIRMEV $204 |
1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $142 |
STRATTICE $127 |
Other $821 |
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Dr. David Liska, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $323,066.
Dr. David Liska's area of specialization is colon & rectal surgery. In addition to English, he speaks German. Areas of expertise for Dr. Liska include rectal cancer, second opinions, and colon cancer. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Dr. Liska attended Yale School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).
