Perforated Ulcer Repair is a surgical procedure used to treat ulcers in the stomach or duodenum that have caused a hole, leading to peritonitis (infection of the abdominal cavity). This is a medical emergency that requires immediate surgery to close the perforation and clean the abdominal cavity.

The surgeon typically performs the procedure by either suturing the perforation or, in some cases, using a patch to seal the hole. If there is extensive infection, additional procedures may be necessary to drain the abdominal cavity and prevent further complications.

Postoperative care includes antibiotics to control infection, pain management, and monitoring for complications like sepsis. Patients are also typically placed on a liquid diet initially and gradually advance to solids as healing progresses.

Perforated ulcer repair is a life-saving surgery, and when performed promptly, it significantly reduces the risk of severe complications, improving the chances of a full recovery.