Operative indications on the gastric ulcer, (from medical side), especially from the point of view of malignant change and relapse

We believe that: a) Absolute operative indications of gastric ulcer are as follows; 1) large hematemesis or melena, 2) perforation, 3) pyloric stenosis, 4) markedly deformed stomach due to repeated ulceration and b) Relative operative indications on gastric ulcer are 1) penetration, 2) linear or multiple ulcer, 3) gastro-duodenal ulcer, 4) all cases who will not cooperate to their regular follow-up examinations.