Patient's question:
My stomach has never been good. It wasn't good when I was in school either. I once had a thorough examination and was diagnosed with superficial gastritis. I often experience stomach pain symptoms. I attend many banquets frequently, and during each banquet, I drink a lot of alcohol. Recently, I had an endoscopy and was found to have a large gastric ulcer. I need to have surgery to remove it. Is there any danger in having surgery to remove a large gastric ulcer?Doctor's answer:
Peptic ulcer is the most common disorder of the digestive tract. If it is not treated in a timely manner due to long-term expansion, it can lead to various complications such as gastric perforation, bleeding, and even cancer. After conservative treatment proves ineffective for large gastric ulcers, surgery may need to be considered. Any surgery carries certain risks, and before the procedure, the doctor will provide a detailed explanation of potential complications that may occur during and after the surgery. After you sign the consent form, the doctor can proceed with the surgery.