Da-Silva, Malmo Peritoneal Flap in Ventral and Incisional Hernia Repair Our Experience

Large ventral hernia is a challenge to operate in tier 3 cities of India, because of economic constrains of local population. Here author reports three large ventral hernias operated with use of Da-Silva, Malmo peritoneal flap technique. Peritoneal flap should be integral part of abdominal wall repair procedures. It reduces cost, morbidity and mortality of a large ventral hernia repair. It is a useful method for repair of large ventral and incisional hernia when primary fascial closer is not achievable.Key words: peritoneal flap, ventral hernia, incisional hernia.