Statistics and Outcomes
We treat the entire range of childhood and young adult conditions related to the liver and gastrointestinal system – including rare and complex diseases. We bring years of experience to your child’s unique situation.
Seattle Children’s Gastroenterology and Hepatology Program is the largest such program in the Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WWAMI) region.
Our Gastroenterology Program is one of the top-ranked programs of its kind in the United States, which means your child will be cared for by the very best.
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What Seattle Children’s measures and why
"Outcomes” refer to the results of treatment and evaluate how effective care is. We also provide statistics such as the number of patients seen (volumes).
We gather this data to:
- Measure the health of our patients
- Improve the quality of the care we provide
- Help you make informed decisions about your child’s care
Gastroenterology and Hepatology by the Numbers
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Patient Support
Dedicated Multidisciplinary Team Members
- Patient care coordinators
- Social workers
- Psychologist
- Registered nurses
- Registered dietitians
Family and Patient Support Groups
- IBD Support Group
- Celiac Support Group
- Intestinal Rehab Support Group
- Special Diet Cooking Classes Cooking
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Procedure Volumes
Total number of endoscopic procedures and motility procedures, 2024
Endoscopic procedures include:
Colonoscopy; colostomy; rectum biopsy; upper and lower endoscopy (EGD); EGD with capsule; EGD with gastric banding; EGD with control bleeding; EGD with biopsy; EGD with PEG placement; EGD with Botox; EGD with button to button change; EGD with balloon dilation; EGD with AD catheter placement; ERCP; fecal transplant; fecal disimipaction; pouchoscopy; liver needle biopsy; sigmoidoscopy flex biopsy; cystoscopy; ileoscopy; internal anal sphincter with Botox; gastrotomy closure
Motility procedures include:
Esophageal PH monitoring, anorectal manometry, esophageal manometry, ileal manometry, colon manometry
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Patient Volumes
Total number of gastroenterology outpatient visits, 2024
Number of patients treated in 2024, by disease
Pediatric Liver Transplants
Total number of liver transplants from May 1990 through 2024
Liver transplant survival rates
This table compares survival rates at Seattle Children’s with the national average for pediatric patients. Pediatric patients are children who are not yet 18 years old.
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One-year patient survival97.14%Seattle Children’s 1-year patient survival95.28%National average 1-year patient survival35Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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One-year graft survival97.30%Seattle Children’s 1-year graft survival92.90%National average 1-year graft survival37Number of grafts transplanted at Seattle Children's
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Three-year patient survival100%Seattle Children’s 3-year patient survival92.67%National average 3-year patient survival23Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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Three-year graft survival90.91%Seattle Children’s 3-year graft survival88.81%National average 3-year graft survival23Number of grafts transplanted at Seattle Children's
These data are for liver transplants performed in the following periods:
- 1-year survival: Jul. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2023
- 3-year survival: Jan. 1, 2019 to Mar. 12, 2020 and Jun. 13, 2020 to Jun. 30, 2021.
Transplant data updated October 2024
Next SRTR update: July 2025
Where does this information come from?
These tables reflect metrics reported to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients and the U.S. News & World Report pediatric hospital survey.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Talk with your child’s doctor or contact the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Program at 206-987-2521.
Updated Sept. 2020