Hammock Flaps: A Novel Approach to Abdominoperineal Reconstruction
Diego Fernando Arango Ardila1, Andrés Camilo Herrera Moncada1,2, Frank Andrés Álvarez Vasquez2,3
1From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Clínica Universitaria Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|November 28, 2025
Summary
A novel "hammock flap" using bilateral gluteal V-Y flaps offers a reliable solution for complex perineal reconstruction after colorectal cancer surgery. This technique provides stable coverage and pelvic dead space obliteration with excellent patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Reconstruction
- Oncology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Extensive perineal defects after abdominoperineal resection (APR) for colorectal cancer present significant reconstructive challenges, especially in irradiated fields.
- Traditional flap methods often involve donor-site morbidity and extended recovery periods.


