ALB and neoplasm: Several variables, including ALB level (P = 0.009), TBIL level (P = 0.004), WBC counts (P = 0.001), PLT counts, age, PT, tumor size, and ALBI grade (P < 0.001), were statistically and significantly different between the resection group and ablation group before PSM; after PSM, the statistical significant differences were eradicated.