| AFP | alpha-fetoprotein |
| BSC | best supportive care |
| CCC | cholangiocellular carcinoma |
| CNI | calcineurin inhibitors |
| CYA | cyclosporine A |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HCC | hepatocellular carcinoma |
| IQR | interquartile range |
| LT | liver transplantation |
| MMF | mycophenolate mofetil |
| MOA | multi-organ affection |
| MWA | microwave ablation |
| mTORI | mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors |
| NA | nucleos(t)id-analog |
| PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
| RFA | radio frequency ablation |
| RFS | recurrence free survival |
| rHCC | recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma |
| RIM | restrictive immunosuppressive management |
| SOA | single-organ affection |
| TACE | transarterial chemoembolization |