With Dr. Liu’s advanced techniques, most patients take their lives back after surgery with a faster recovery time, reduced scarring, and minimal pain.
Combined with his expertise using the latest advancements in minimally-invasive, robotics-assisted surgery, he’s known as one of the best general surgeons in the country. He’s also the only Intuitive Surgical Hernia Epicenter program in California. Because of that, top hernia surgeons from prominent hospitals around the country are eager to learn from Dr. Liu.
But Dr. Liu didn’t enter the surgical field simply because he loves science and medicine.
He did so because he believes every patient deserves to be treated with the utmost respect, compassion, and support.
That’s why he’s founded a practice that allows him to guide you through every step.
He personally meets with you during the initial consultation, the morning of your surgery, and for each follow-up appointment so you have the best possible experience.
Invited speaker and moderator to 38+ national and international medical events and conferences to discuss robotics in surgery.
Gives Ventral Hernia seminar at Intuitive Connect meeting, standing room only with surgeons attending the talk.
Awarded Top Doctors 2023 for Surgery from Castle Connolly, an honor given to the Top 7% of US doctors nominated by peers.
Authors chapters about robotic eTEP hernia repairs in the textbook, "Robotic Hernia Surgery - A Comprehensive Illustrated Guide."
Featured in Oakland Magazine as a hernia surgery game changer.
Video on advanced surgical techniques for complex incisional hernias is published in Atlas of Robotic Surgery.
Gives keynote speech on the benefits of robotics in surgery at the Intuitive National Meeting, the manufacturer of the daVinci machine.
Gives grand rounds, titled “Trends in Incisional Hernia Management,” at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center to over 50 physicians, nurses, and students.
Becomes the only Bay Area mentor site hernia surgeon. This is only awarded to surgeons who are leaders in minimally-invasive, robotics-assisted hernia surgeries.
The first general surgeon to use the daVinci machine to perform Kaiser’s first robotic retrorectus repair and the Transversus Abdominis Release (robotic TAR hernia repair) surgery – two of the most complex hernia procedures.
successful minimally-invasive, robotics-assisted surgeries
success rate of ending recurrent hernias
less narcotics (opioids) use by patients
Award in surgery via Castle Connelly
Dr. Liu is a member of First Surgical Consultants, which provides the Oakland community with a single practice to meet all general surgical needs.
Dr. Liu won Top Doctors 2025 Award for Surgery an honor given to the Top 7% of US doctors nominated by peers.
“I’m here to put an end to the misconception that traditional open surgeries are the best option for hernia repairs and other general surgeries.
My number one priority is guiding you to the best route for your healthcare plan. My team and I are doing that by ushering in the new era of robotics-assisted, minimally-invasive surgeries.”
- Dr. Rockson Liu
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