How big is the scar of gastric perforation operation?

Gastric perforation surgery scar is generally about 10 cm, some patients may be slightly smaller, specifically related to the surgical method.

If the gastric perforation is open surgery, this situation due to trauma, the scar left after surgery may be about 10 cm. If the patient with gastric perforation takes laparoscopic surgery, the trauma caused by this surgical method is usually less than open surgery, and the scar after surgery may be less than 10 cm.

Patients with gastric perforation usually need to choose the appropriate surgical method according to their own conditions. Patients after surgery should also pay attention to wound site care to reduce the risk of infection.