Lung Transplantation Center

A successful lung transplant depends on:

• Properly evaluating the person receiving the donated lung
• Properly matching the lung donor to the person receiving the lung to assure compatibility between them
• Expertise in the surgical procedures needed to remove the failing lung and replace it with a donated lung
• Expertise in transplant medicine to ensure the health of the transplanted lung and manage any potential complications such as rejection or infections.

To measure the quality of care provided to lung transplant patients, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center examines one-month, one-year and three-year survival rates.

The table below highlights both the numbers and percentages of lung transplant patients surviving one month, one year and three years.

In addition, survival rates for lung transplant patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are also compared to survival rates expected for lung transplant patients with similar ages and health conditions.

The one-month and one-year survival rates reflect patients receiving their first transplant between July 1, 2008 and Dec 31, 2010. The three-year survival rates reflect patients receiving their first transplant between January 1, 2006 and June 30, 2008. These data are reported to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.