Surgeons are using prophylactic drainage of peritoneal cavity on regular basis after abdominal surgery since its benefit was demonstrated by Sim’s.[1] But it was not accepted by all surgeons. Surgeons who were in favour, argued that drainage of peritoneal cavity can detect early complications and helps in saving many lives while those who were not in favour argued that drainage of peritoneal cavity is not possible. Therefore its useless.[2–4] Several randomized control trials were done to establish the value of prophylactic drainage after abdominal surgery.[4] The results of these studies revealed that the use of prophylactic drainage of peritoneal cavity is not beneficial in many situations.[5] These surgeons still adhere to the old concept of Lawson Tait[6] “when doubt drain”. The aim of this study was to determine post–operative complication in patient of exploratory laparotomy with or without drain and to study time duration of hospital stay in these patients.