Transplant Center
Statistics and Outcomes
What Seattle Children’s Measures and Why
At Seattle Children’s Transplant Center, our outcomes are among the best in the nation for pediatric liver, kidney and heart transplants.
“Outcomes” refer to the results of treatment and evaluate how effective care is. We also provide statistics such as the number of transplants performed and survival rates.
The data below shows the most recent pediatric patient (the recipient) survival rates and graft (the organ) survival rates.
We gather this information 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
Heart Transplant Volumes and Survival Rates
Total number of heart transplants, October 1994 to December 2019
Pediatric heart 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 when they are put on the transplant waitlist.
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97.14%Seattle Children’s 1-year patient survival93.23%National average 1-year patient survival35Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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97.50%Seattle Children’s 1-year graft survival92.98%National average 1-year graft survival40Number of grafts transplanted at Seattle Children's
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95.24%Seattle Children’s 3-year patient survival88.91%National average 3-year patient survival42Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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93.48%Seattle Children’s 3-year graft survival88.30%National average 3-year graft survival46Number of grafts transplanted at Seattle Children's
These data are for transplants performed in the following periods:
- 1-year survival: July 1, 2016 – Dec. 31, 2018
- 3-year survival: Jan. 1, 2014 – June 30, 2016
Kidney Transplant Volumes and Survival Rates
Total number of kidney transplants from May 1984 through December 2019.
Pediatric kidney 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 when they are put on the transplant waitlist.
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100%Seattle Children’s 1-year patient survival99.61%National average 1-year patient survival47Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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100%Seattle Children’s 1-year graft survival98.07%National average 1-year graft survival51Number of grafts transplanted at Seattle Children's
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100%Seattle Children’s 3-year patient survival99.02%National average 3-year patient survival32Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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89.47%Seattle Children’s 3-year graft survival92.59%National average 3-year graft survival38Number of grafts transplanted at Seattle Children's
These data are for kidney transplants performed in the following periods:
- 1-year survival: July 1, 2016 – Dec. 31, 2018
- 3-year survival: Jan. 1, 2014 – June 30, 2016
Liver Transplant Volumes and Survival Rates
Total number of liver transplants from May 1990 through December 2019.
Pediatric 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 when they are put on the transplant waitlist.
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96.77%Seattle Children’s 1-year patient survival95.06%National average 1-year patient survival31Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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91.18%Seattle Children’s 1-year graft survival92.26%National average 1-year graft survival34Number of grafts transplanted at Seattle Children's
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93.33%Seattle Children’s 3-year patient survival94.10%National average 3-year patient survival30Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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88.24%Seattle Children’s 3-year graft survival88.78%National average 3-year graft survival34Number of grafts transplanted at Seattle Children's
These data are for liver transplants performed in the following periods:
- 1-year survival: July 1, 2016 – Dec. 31, 2018
- 3-year survival: Jan. 1, 2014 – June 30, 2016
Next SRTR update: July 7, 2020
Where does this information come from?
These charts reflect national metrics reported to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Talk with your child’s doctor or contact the Transplant Center at 206-987-1800.
Statistics and Outcomes: What do they mean?
Statistics, outcomes, volumes, survival rates – these numbers may seem overwhelming at first, but they can help you choose the best place for your child’s care.
Updated January 2020.
