This data is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your transplant team for decisions about your care.
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
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Liver Transplant · Pennsylvania
Data Insight
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's liver transplant program is one of 124 liver programs tracked by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) in the November 2025 Program-Specific Report cohort. The center is located in Pennsylvania and reports under SRTR center code PAVA. 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.
For the current cohort, this program reports a 1-year graft survival rate of 93.9% and a 3-year rate of 74.6%, compared with a national risk-adjusted benchmark of 92.4% at 1 year. The program performed approximately 144 liver transplants during the reporting window. An estimated 45 candidates sit on this program's waiting list, though time-to-transplant depends heavily on OPTN allocation rules for liver, blood type, medical urgency, and geography.
Among the 124 liver transplant programs reporting to SRTR for this cohort, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System ranks #43 by 1-year graft survival, placing the center 1.5 percentage points above the national benchmark. 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.
National Ranking
By 1-year graft survival rate: #43 of 124 reporting centers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the liver transplant survival rate at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System?
According to SRTR data from November 2025, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System reports a 1-year graft survival rate of 93.9% for liver transplants, compared to a national average of 92.4%. The 3-year survival rate is 74.6%. Survival rates are risk-adjusted estimates and may not predict individual outcomes.
How many liver transplants does VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System perform?
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System performed approximately 144 liver 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 liver transplant waiting list at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System?
According to the latest SRTR data, approximately 45 patients are on the liver transplant waiting list at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. 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 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System rank nationally for liver transplants?
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System ranks #43 out of 124 reporting liver transplant centers nationally by 1-year graft survival rate. The center's rate is 1.5 percentage points above the national average. Rankings are based on SRTR risk-adjusted estimates and exclude centers with insufficient case volume for statistical reliability.
What should I consider before choosing VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System for a liver transplant?
Beyond survival statistics, important factors include the center's experience with liver 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 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
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Data Sources
- SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) — program-level survival rates, transplant volume, and waitlist size for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. srtr.org
- OPTN liver 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
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