Six factors were independently associated with survival, including jaundice (Hazard ratio HR = 2.07, 95% confidence interval CI 1.26 - 3.39), ascites (HR = 2.19, 95% CI 1.45 - 3.29), portal vein thrombosis (HR = 2.34, 95% CI 1.60 - 3.29), tumor size ≥ 6.5 cm (HR=2.32, 95% CI 1.67 - 3.22), AFP level ≥ 200ng / ml (HR=1.47, 95% CI 1.06 - 2.04) and serum albumin level ≤ 3.5 g / dl (HR = 0.49, 95% CI 0.32-0.77).