What Are the Types of Surgery Done For Ulcers?
What Are the Types of Surgery Done For Ulcers?Answer: In most cases, anti-ulcer medications heal the ulcers quickly and effectively. Eradication of H. pylori prevents most ulcers from recurring. However, some people do not respond to medication or they develop complications. They may require surgical intervention. The common types of surgery for ulcers are vagotomy, pyloroplasty, and antrectomy. Vagotomy In this surgery the vagus nerve, which transmits messages from the brain to the stomach, is cut. Interrupting these messages sent through the vagus nerve reduces acid secretion. However, there can be side effects. The surgery may also interfere with stomach emptying. The newest variation of this surgery involves cutting the only parts of the nerve that control the acid-secreting cells of the stomach. This avoids the parts of the nerve that influence stomach emptying. Antrectomy In this surgery, the lower part of the stomach (antrum) is removed. This section produces a hormone that stim
