ALB and cholangitis: First, in the univariate analysis of Group O, FLRV/BW (< 0.7%) (p = 0.002), PD (p = 0.005), low serum albumin (< 3.5 g/dl) (p = 0.013), blood loss (> 1000 ml) (p = 0.009), PVE (p = 0.036), and preoperative cholangitis (p = 0.031) were associated with the development of PHLF B/C.