Robert N. Capobianco, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery. He performs a wide range of surgical procedures, specializing in minimally invasive techniques. He places a special emphasis on caring for women in need of breast biopsies and surgeries. He also offers digestive-related surgeries and vascular procedures.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
As a specialist in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Capobianco recommends these procedures when conventional open surgery can be avoided. Minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits to his patients, including:
- Smaller incisions
- Less pain
- Lower risk of infection
- Shorter stays at the hospital or an outpatient facility
- Quicker recovery time
- Less scarring
- Reduced blood loss
Breast Care
For patients in need a breast care procedures, Dr. Capobianco performs minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. He has extensive experience in:
- Ultrasound-guided, vacuum-assisted core needle biopsy
- Stereotactic core biopsy
- Lumpectomy/mastectomy surgery
- Sentinel node biopsy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Patients with conditions impacting their digestive tract often are candidates for minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Capobianco may recommend this approach for issues affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, appendix, gallbladder, pancreas, liver and bile ducts. Some of these surgeries include:
- Hernia repair
- Colon surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
Vascular Procedures
Dr. Capobianco also specializes in treatment of diseases of the vascular system, which is comprised of arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation. Some vascular procedures include:
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Funneled dialysis catheter
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter
- Portacath and central venous port placement
Dr. Capobianco’s Training
Dr. Capobianco earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and undergraduate degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He completed a residency in general surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where he received the Herbert A. Schulte, MD, Award for Excellence in Surgery.
About Dr. Capobianco
He is certified by the American Board of General Surgery and a member of the American Medical Association and Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons.