Omitting Drains Improves Outcomes After Peptic Ulcer Repair

Omitting intraabdominal drains post peptic ulcer repair led to earlier recovery milestones, reduced pain severity, and shorter hospital stay. The no-drain group exhibited faster bowel function return, fluid and solid diet intake, along with decreased morbidity rates such as surgical site infections and respiratory complications compared to the drain group. These findings suggest that skipping intraabdominal drains is safe and beneficial in perforated peptic ulcer repairs, enhancing patient outcomes and warranting further consideration in clinical practice.