Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	122544
DOI	10.4240/wjgs.122544
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Research progress on rational medication and comprehensive care for elderly patients after gastrointestinal surgery under surgery-Chinese medicine-convalescence model
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jin-Xin Yao, Yu-Qian Liu, Li-Jun Liu, Tian-Wei Xu and Hua Tian
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Corresponding Author	Hua Tian, MD, Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Navy Qingdao Special Service Sanatorium Center, No. 8 Taipingjiao 2nd Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China. tian.lehua@163.com
Key Words	Elderly patients; Gastrointestinal surgery; Surgical-Chinese medicine-rehabilitation model; Rational drug use; Comprehensive nursing; Research progress
Core Tip	This review summarizes the surgery-traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)-convalescence model for elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. It highlights recent advances in rational medication management, evidence-based TCM interventions, nutritional support, rehabilitation strategies, and multidisciplinary postoperative care. By integrating conventional surgical treatment with TCM and comprehensive rehabilitation throughout the recovery process, this model aims to improve functional recovery, reduce postoperative complications, enhance quality of life, and provide practical guidance for optimizing perioperative management in elderly patients.
Citation	Yao JX, Liu YQ, Liu LJ, Xu TW, Tian H. Research progress on rational medication and comprehensive care for elderly patients after gastrointestinal surgery under surgery-Chinese medicine-convalescence model. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.122544
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Received	2026-06-10 11:14
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-10 11:14
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Return for Revision	2026-06-29 01:18
Revised	2026-07-09 13:29
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-07-21 08:21
Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-06 02:38
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-10 10:49
Articles in Press	2026-08-10 10:49
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