Summary1. The object of this paper has been to review briefly the present‐day position regarding the incidence and treatment of peptic ulceration in the community.2. The indications for surgical treatment are discussed generally, as are the indications for gastroenterostomy and gastrectomy respectively in detail.3. Local hospital statistics are given to show the mortality rate of surgical treatment, and the pathological findings which led to the selection of the operative procedure used, are described.4. A brief review of local experience in the treatment of carcinoma of the stomach is give