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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2025; 17(11): 110973
Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.110973
Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.110973
Table 1 Clinical patient stratification by evidence
| Grade | Postoperative complication risk | Frailty index | Liver function grade | Cough score | Activity level | Surgical method |
| I | High risk | > 2 | Grade A | 0-2 points | Bedridden | Open surgery |
| II | Medium risk | 1-2 | Grade B | 3-4 points | Lying/standing | Laparoscopic surgery |
| III | Low risk | 0 | Grade C | 4-5 points | Walking | Laparoscopic surgery |
- 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; 17(11): 110973
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v17/i11/110973.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.110973