Total Transplants
312
across all organ programs
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Transplant Center
Avera McKennan Hospital
South Dakota
Organ Programs
4
Kidney, Liver +2
Highest 1-yr Survival
95.3%
Kidney
Total Waitlist
317
patients across all programs
November 2025 data Public-data reference. official source
Avera McKennan Hospital
Open-data reference.
South Dakota · Code: SDMK
Data Insight
Avera McKennan Hospital is a transplant program in South Dakota (SRTR center code SDMK). According to SRTR Program-Specific Reports from November 2025, the center operates 4 distinct organ programs - Kidney, Liver, Kidney-Pancreas, Pancreas.
Across all programs, the center reported approximately 312 transplant procedures during the most recent SRTR reporting cohort. An estimated 317 candidates sit on this center's combined waiting lists, though allocation is driven by OPTN policy (blood type, medical urgency, geography, organ-specific criteria) rather than list position alone. The strongest 1-year graft survival rate at this center is 95.3% for kidney transplants, versus a risk-adjusted national benchmark of 95.0%.
1 of this center's 4 reporting programs meet or exceed the national 1-year graft survival benchmark. SRTR excludes programs below statistical volume thresholds, so some organs may show limited data.
Wait Time by Organ Type
National median wait times from listing to transplant. Individual wait times vary by blood type, urgency, and geographic allocation region.
Programs Above Avg
1/4
at or above national 1yr survival
Survival vs National 95.3%
Highest: 95.3% (Kidney)
Transplant Programs
Source: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) Program-Specific Reports (CSRS 2511) · November 2025
| Organ | 1-yr Survival | 3-yr Survival | US Avg | Transplants | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney | 95.3% +0.3 | 94.6% | 95.0% | 206 | 288 |
| Liver | 66.7% -25.7 | 61.9% | 92.4% | 90 | 0 |
| Kidney-Pancreas | 50.0% -44.9 | 100.0% | 94.9% | 12 | 28 |
| Pancreas | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the survival rates at Avera McKennan Hospital?
Based on SRTR data from November 2025, Avera McKennan Hospital reports a 1-year graft survival rate of 95.3% for kidney transplants, compared to a national average of 95.0%.
How long is the waiting list at Avera McKennan Hospital?
According to the latest SRTR data, Avera McKennan Hospital has approximately 317 patients on its combined transplant waiting lists across 4 organ programs.
Which organs does Avera McKennan Hospital transplant?
Avera McKennan Hospital offers transplant programs for Kidney, Liver, Kidney-Pancreas, Pancreas, each independently evaluated by SRTR with its own survival rate and volume statistics.
How does Avera McKennan Hospital compare to other transplant centers nationally?
Avera McKennan Hospital has 1 of 4 organ programs performing at or above the national average 1-year graft survival rate (SRTR risk-adjusted estimates, centers with insufficient case volume excluded).
What factors should I consider when choosing Avera McKennan Hospital for transplant?
When evaluating Avera McKennan Hospital or any transplant center, consider multiple factors beyond survival statistics: the center's experience with your specific organ type, geographic proximity (which affects organ allocation timing), your insurance coverage, the multidisciplinary team's expertise, post-transplant follow-up capabilities, and the center's patient volume. SRTR data provides one lens, but the OPTN recommends discussing all options with your referring physician and potential transplant teams.
How often is the transplant data for Avera McKennan Hospital updated?
The data shown here comes from SRTR Program-Specific Reports released in November 2025 as part of the Collaborative Silo-Reservoir Study (CSRS). SRTR publishes updated program-specific reports approximately twice per year (typically May and November). Each release includes the most recent cohort data, which may lag by 6-18 months due to follow-up requirements for survival outcomes.
Nearby Centers in South Dakota
Other transplant centers in South Dakota reporting to SRTR.
Data Sources
- SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) - center-level survival rates, volume, and waitlist figures for Avera McKennan Hospital. srtr.org
- OPTN allocation policy library - organ-specific allocation rules referenced in program narratives. optn.transplant.hrsa.gov
About This Data
This data is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your transplant team for decisions about your care.
Source: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) Program-Specific Reports (CSRS 2511) · November 2025 Survival rates are 1-year graft survival estimates for adult recipients.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- HRSA Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) - federal organ transplant database. optn.transplant.hrsa.gov
- UNOS, United Network for Organ Sharing - national transplant policy and waitlist data. unos.org/data
- SRTR, Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients - center-level outcomes. srtr.org
- CMS Medicare Transplant Center Certifications - federal certification requirements. cms.gov/Medicare/Transplant
- HHS Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) - transplant-procedure utilization data. hcup-us.ahrq.gov
- CDC National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) - mortality context for waitlist/post-transplant outcomes. cdc.gov/nchs/nvss
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