AFP and neoplasm: The high predictive accuracy of our preoperative model [Harrell’s C was 79%(95% CI: 0.73–0.86) and 74%(95% CI:0.66–0.82), respectively, in the training and validation cohorts] stems from the utilization of three preoperative factors with more accurate cut-off points that were strongly associated with HCC recurrence: pre-LT AFP(10–200, 201–1000, and > 1000 ng/mL), largest tumor diameter(4–6,6.1–8,> 8 cm), and the number of nodules (single vs multiple).