Univariable analysis revealed that tumor recurrence was significantly associated with larger tumor size (hazard ratio (HR)=1.35 (95% CI: 1.08-1.68), p=0.008), increased PT-INR (HR=3.18 (95% CI: 1.27-7.95), p=0.013), a lower level of serum albumin (HR=0.65 (95% CI: 0.49-0.87), p=0.003), and serum AFP level ≥20 ng/mL (HR=1.53 (95% CI: 1.11-2.12), p=0.009). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is neoplasm.