Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	110973
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effect of stratified management and stepwise training on pulmonary rehabilitation in older patients with liver cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Qiao Zhang, Chang-Dan Liu, Xiao-Xiao Lu, Shu-Shan Zhang, Jian-Hua Gong and Juan Ding
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Corresponding Author	Juan Ding, Associate Chief Nurse, Department of Nursing Administration, Jingzhou Hospital Affiliated to Yangtze University, No. 26 Chuyuan Avenue, Jingzhou District, Jingzhou 434000, Hubei Province, China. 308722048@qq.com
Key Words	Evidence-based stratified management; Stepwise training; Older patients; Liver cancer; Perioperative; Pulmonary rehabilitation
Core Tip	This study evaluated a novel rehabilitation strategy that combined evidence-based stratified management and stepwise training in older patients with liver cancer. The findings indicated that this approach enhanced postoperative recovery, improved pulmonary function, shortened hospital stay, and reduced complication rates, thereby supporting its clinical application in perioperative pulmonary rehabilitation.
Citation	Zhang Q, Liu CD, Lu XX, Zhang SS, Gong JH, Ding J. Effect of stratified management and stepwise training on pulmonary rehabilitation in older patients with liver cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-15 09:35
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-15 09:35
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Return for Revision	2025-08-06 08:37
Revised	2025-08-18 09:05
Second Decision	2025-10-11 02:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-10-11 06:56
Articles in Press	2025-10-11 06:56
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-08-22 10:40
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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