| Operative findings | Patients (n%) |
| Ulcer size |
|
| Ulcer (<5 mm) | 12 (24%) |
| Ulcer (5 - 10 mm) | 30 (60%) |
| Ulcer (>10 mm) | 8 (16%) |
| Peritonitis |
|
| Local | 12 (24%) |
| Diffuse | 38 (66%) |
| No. of stitch |
|
| One stitches | 31 (62%) |
| Two stitches | 11 (22%) |
| Three stitches | 8 (16%) |
| Conversion to open | 2 (4%) |