An antrectomy may be done to treat complications from ulcers that have not responded to medical treatment.

Antrectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the antrum. The antrum is the last part of the stomach. The procedure we think of as gastric bypass is an antrectomy with reconstruction.

The most important aspect of aftercare following an antrectomy is ensuring proper wound care to prevent infections. It is also crucial to monitor for any signs of complications such as bleeding or leakage from the surgical site. Additionally, maintaining a healthy diet and gradually resuming physical activity as advised by healthcare providers can aid in recovery.

The lower half of the stomach makes most of the acid and gets all the peptic ulcers above the duodenum. Removing it leaves little place for ulcers to form and little acid to produce them.

Vagotomy, antrectomy , pyloroplasty are surgeries for gastric and peptic ulcers, now very rare