Heal ulcer by treating the bacteria frequently associated witht he ulcer forming. If treatment with medicines fail, surgical intervention is required.

Remove a portion of stomach around the ulcer to be removed or removal of 1/2 to 2/3rds of the stomach with reconnection to the small intestine.

Laparoscopic partial gastrectomy or laparoscopic hemi-gastrectomy or subtotal gastrectomy (removal of 1/2 or 2/3rds of stomach) with gastro-jejunostomy (connecting remaining stomach to intestines).

3-4 days

SIDE EFFECTS- reduction in volume of food that can be consumed. Weight loss expected. COMPLICATIONS - leakage of the connection between stomach and intestine. Obstruction of the connection preventing food from leaving the stomach.