Five-year outcomes of the PROVE-IT randomized controlled trial: Patient-Reported Outcomes of Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with Intraperitoneal Mesh - Scorecard - MDSpire

Five-year outcomes of the PROVE-IT randomized controlled trial: Patient-Reported Outcomes of Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with Intraperitoneal Mesh

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  • Erika M. Schmidt

  • William C. Bennett

  • Noah X. Tocci

  • Alvaro C. Carvalho

  • Cammy Tang

  • Chao Tu

  • Kimberly S. Miles

  • Luciano Tastaldi

  • Benjamin T. Miller

  • Lucas R. Beffa

  • David M. Krpata

  • Clayton C. Petro

  • Ajita S. Prabhu

  • July 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Long-term Results from the PROVE-IT Randomized Controlled Trial: Comparing Patient-Reported Outcomes of Robotic and Laparoscopic Approaches to Ventral Hernia Repair Using Intraperitoneal Mesh

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionVentral Hernia Repair
Key MechanismsComparison of robotic and laparoscopic approaches using intraperitoneal mesh.
Target PopulationPatients undergoing ventral hernia repair with midline hernias measuring 7 cm or less.
Care SettingSingle-center randomized controlled trial.

Key Highlights

  • Comparable 30-day outcomes for robotic and laparoscopic approaches.
  • Laparoscopic repairs showed lower quality of life at 1 year despite lower hernia recurrence rates.
  • 5-year follow-up aimed to assess long-term patient-reported outcomes.
  • Patient-reported outcomes measured included quality of life, pain intensity, and bulging.
  • Clinical recurrence defined by physical examination and imaging.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Clinical hernia recurrence identified through physical examination and cross-sectional imaging.

Management

  • Robotic and laparoscopic approaches are both viable for ventral hernia repair.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Patient-reported outcomes should be collected at 5 years post-operation.

Risks

  • Potential for clinical hernia recurrence and need for reoperations.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with midline ventral hernias measuring 7 cm or less.

Both robotic and laparoscopic techniques are used with intraperitoneal mesh.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize validated surveys for assessing patient-reported outcomes.
  • Conduct thorough follow-up assessments including physical exams and imaging.

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