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Lung Transplant · Massachusetts

Data Insight

Boston Children's Hospital's lung transplant program is one of 65 lung programs tracked by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) in the November 2025 Program-Specific Report cohort. The center is located in Massachusetts and reports under SRTR center code MACH. These program-level statistics are risk-adjusted for recipient and donor characteristics, which means survival estimates account for factors such as age, diagnosis, and prior medical history rather than comparing raw outcomes.

Survival rate statistics for this program may be suppressed by SRTR if case volume fell below the minimum threshold required for statistically stable estimates. The program performed approximately 9 lung transplants during the reporting window. An estimated 2 candidates sit on this program's waiting list, though time-to-transplant depends heavily on OPTN allocation rules for lung, blood type, medical urgency, and geography.

SRTR releases updated Program-Specific Reports approximately twice yearly (typically May and November), and each release incorporates a rolling cohort that may lag by 6-18 months because survival outcomes require follow-up. This page reflects the November 2025 release and is not medical advice — discuss these figures with a qualified transplant team in the context of your individual health status.

N/A
1-Year Survival
N/A
3-Year Survival
9
Transplants/yr
2
On Waitlist

Lung Centers in Massachusetts

31
Brigham and Women's Hospital
89.6%
 40
Massachusetts General Hospital
87.8%
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Other Lung Programs

Top-ranked peer programs by 1-year graft survival rate.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Transplant Programs
Iowa · 97.7% 1-yr
Spectrum Health
Michigan · 96.6% 1-yr
Indiana University Health
Indiana · 96.3% 1-yr
University of Alabama Hospital
Alabama · 95.7% 1-yr
Medical University of South Carolina
South Carolina · 95.1% 1-yr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lung transplant survival rate at Boston Children's Hospital?

Survival rate data for lung transplants at Boston Children's Hospital is available through SRTR Program-Specific Reports. Consult your transplant team for the most current information.

How many lung transplants does Boston Children's Hospital perform?

Boston Children's Hospital performed approximately 9 lung transplants during the most recent SRTR reporting period. Higher transplant volume is often associated with greater center experience, though volume alone does not determine outcomes. The OPTN recommends considering multiple factors when evaluating a transplant center.

How long is the lung transplant waiting list at Boston Children's Hospital?

According to the latest SRTR data, approximately 2 patients are on the lung transplant waiting list at Boston Children's Hospital. Wait times depend on factors including blood type, medical urgency, body size, geographic region, and organ allocation policies set by OPTN/UNOS. Your transplant team can provide a personalized estimate.

How does Boston Children's Hospital rank nationally for lung transplants?

National ranking data for lung transplants at Boston Children's Hospital is available through SRTR. Rankings are based on risk-adjusted survival estimates.

What should I consider before choosing Boston Children's Hospital for a lung transplant?

Beyond survival statistics, important factors include the center's experience with lung transplants, geographic proximity (which affects organ allocation timing through OPTN distribution policies), your insurance network, the multidisciplinary team's expertise, post-transplant follow-up logistics, and the availability of living donor programs if applicable. Discuss all options with your referring physician and the transplant team at Boston Children's Hospital.

Transplant Guides

How to Choose a Transplant Center
Key factors beyond survival rates when evaluating centers
What Survival Rates Mean
Interpreting SRTR graft and patient survival statistics
Understanding Transplant Waiting Lists
How organ allocation works and what affects wait times
How Organ Procurement Works
The organ donation and recovery process explained

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Data Sources

  • SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) — program-level survival rates, transplant volume, and waitlist size for Boston Children's Hospital. srtr.org
  • OPTN lung allocation policy — organ-specific allocation rules referenced in this page's narrative. 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: SRTR Program-Specific Reports, November 2025 SRTR Program-Specific Reports, November 2025 Rankings exclude centers with insufficient case volume for statistical reporting

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.