What is the survival rate on a lung transplant?

As of 2015 the survival rate of a lung transplant after a year is over 80 percent and 50 percent for five years, but these rates vary by individual hospital. Because of this variance it is important to research hospitals carefully before having this procedure, claims Healthline.

A lung transplant is a last-resort option to consider when other treatments fail. It is performed on people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension and sarcoidosis, reports Healthline.

This is a dangerous surgery because the body sometimes rejects the donor lung. This often leads to organ failure, notes Healthline. Secondary infection is also a potential risk.