Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	117081
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Early mobilization combined with intermittent pneumatic compression for deep vein thrombosis prevention after hepatocellular carcinoma surgery
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiao-Jie Liang, Jin-Ling Dong and Qin-Xue Zhou
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Huzhou Science and Technology Bureau Public Welfare Applied Research Project (Medical and Health General Project) 2021GY19
Corresponding Author	Qin-Xue Zhou, Department of Nursing, First Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University (The First People’s Hospital of Huzhou), No. 158 Guangchanghou Road, Huzhou 313000, Zhejiang Province, China. zhouqinxue2025@163.com
Key Words	Hepatocellular carcinoma; Postoperative complications; Venous thrombosis; Early mobilization; Intermittent pneumatic compression; Prevention
Core Tip	Early mobilization and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) are two effective physical strategies for preventing postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, their combined application in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surgery has rarely been investigated. This retrospective study demonstrated that early mobilization combined with IPC significantly reduced postoperative DVT incidence, decreased D-dimer levels, improved limb function, and accelerated recovery without increasing adverse events. The findings suggest that this combined protocol is a safe, feasible, and enhanced recovery after surgery-based strategy for DVT prevention after HCC surgery.
Citation	Liang XJ, Dong J, Zhou Q. Early mobilization combined with intermittent pneumatic compression for deep vein thrombosis prevention after hepatocellular carcinoma surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-06 09:31
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-06 09:31
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-22 07:30
Return for Revision	2026-01-22 07:30
Revised	2026-02-01 13:16
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-06 01:06
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-10 02:50
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-10 04:03
Articles in Press	2026-03-10 04:03
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