The multivariable Cox regression model (Table 3) showed that the key variables influencing survival were related to tumour characteristics (tumour size, tumour number, AFP and VI; P<0.0001), liver function (albumin and bilirubin) (P<0.0001), aetiology (P=0.0082) and age (P=0.0012; Table 3). Here, ALB is linked to neoplasm.