David M. Krpata
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
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Total Citations
181
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About
David M. Krpata is a leading surgeon-scientist in abdominal wall reconstruction, whose work has fundamentally shaped the modern approach to hernia repair. His research centers on comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical techniques, with a particular focus on patient-reported outcomes and long-term efficacy. Dr. Krpata is best known for his pivotal role in landmark randomized clinical trials, including the PROVE-IT trial, which provided the first level I evidence comparing robotic versus laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with intraperitoneal mesh. His work has demonstrated comparable short-term outcomes between these approaches, while his 1-year exploratory analyses have begun to clarify the nuanced benefits of the robotic platform. With over 180 citations from his most influential papers, Dr. Krpata has also contributed to the REVEAL and RIVAL trials, further solidifying the evidence base for robotic inguinal and ventral hernia repair. His ongoing ROVHR trial promises to extend this rigor to comparisons with open retromuscular repair. Through methodically designed, multicenter studies, Dr. Krpata continues to provide the surgical community with the high-quality data needed to guide clinical decision-making in hernia surgery.
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