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.
“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
As of June 30, 2024
Heart Transplant Volumes and Survival Rates
Total number of heart transplants, October 1994 to June 30, 2024
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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One-year patient survival92.03%Seattle Children’s 1-year patient survival93.25%National average 1-year patient survival40Number of patients evaluated at Seattle Children's
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One-year graft survival92.24%Seattle Children’s 1-year graft survival93.10%National average 1-year graft survival41Number of transplants evaluated at Seattle Children's
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Three-year patient survival96.00%Seattle Children’s 3-year patient survival86.34%National average 3-year patient survival35Number of patients evaluated at Seattle Children's
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Three-year graft survival96.30%Seattle Children’s 3-year graft survival86.57%National average 3-year graft survival37Number of transplants evaluated at Seattle Children's
These data are for transplants performed in the following periods:
- 1-year survival: between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023
- 3-year survival: between July 1, 2018, and March 12, 2020; and June 13, 2020, and December 31, 2020
Kidney Transplant Volumes and Survival Rates
Total number of kidney transplants from May 1984 through June 30, 2024
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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One-year patient survival100%Seattle Children’s 1-year patient survival99.46%National average 1-year patient survival50Number of patients evaluated at Seattle Children's
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One-year graft survival100%Seattle Children’s 1-year graft survival97.42%National average 1-year graft survival51Number of transplants evaluated at Seattle Children's
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Three-year patient survival100%Seattle Children’s 3-year patient survival99.00%National average 3-year patient survival54Number of patient evaluated at Seattle Children's
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Three-year graft survival100%Seattle Children’s 3-year graft survival94.05%National average 3-year graft survival57Number of transplants evaluated at Seattle Children's
These data are for kidney transplants performed in the following periods:
- 1-year survival: between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023
- 3-year survival: between July 1, 2018, and March 12, 2020; and June 13, 2020, and December 31, 2020
Liver Transplant Volumes and Survival Rates
Total number of liver transplants from May 1990 through June 30, 2024
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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One-year patient survival96.97%Seattle Children’s 1-year patient survival95.16%National average 1-year patient survival33Number of patients transplanted at Seattle Children's
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One-year graft survival97.06%Seattle Children’s 1-year graft survival92.68%National average 1-year graft survival34Number of transplants evaluated at Seattle Children's
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Three-year patient survival100%Seattle Children’s 3-year patient survival92.63%National average 3-year patient survival22Number of patients evaluated at Seattle Children's
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Three-year graft survival91.67%Seattle Children’s 3-year graft survival89.47%National average 3-year graft survival25Number of transplants evaluated at Seattle Children's
These data are for liver transplants performed in the following periods:
- 1-year survival: between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023
- 3 year survival: between July 1, 2018, and March 12, 2020; and June 13, 2020, and December 31, 2020
Next SRTR update: January 2025
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.
Updated July 2024.