Lawrence Okiror

Consultant Thoracic Surgeon specialising in keyhole robotic surgery to diagnose and treat small lung nodules, early stage and locally-advanced lung cancer.

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Most people with a lung nodule are told to wait and watch. That's often correct. But when the nodule is growing, the features are suspicious, or the window for cure is narrowing — waiting costs lives. I'm Mr Lawrence Okiror, Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon at Guy's and St Thomas' — ranked #1 and #2 in the UK (Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2026) — and London Bridge Hospital, the UK's highest-ranked private hospital at #10. I am one of the highest volume surgeons in the largest Thoracic Surgery Centre in the UK. More than 80% performed robotically or by keyhole. Private practice at HCA London Bridge, Lister Hospital and Canary Wharf with appointments within 2–3 days. No GP referral required. I lead the Central Airways Service and Advanced Emphysema Surgical Service at GSTT, and lead the Cardiothoracic Surgery Robotics Advisory Panel at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. I am exam question writer for both the UK Intercollegiate Board and the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery. My practice centres on: — Lung nodules and early lung cancer — Robotic lung surgery: lobectomy, segmentectomy, complex resections — ION navigational bronchoscopy for same-day biopsy — Advanced emphysema: bronchoscopic valve therapy and lung volume reduction surgery — Central airways disease and tracheal stenosis — Second opinions for patients told surgery is not an option Clarity before intervention. Referring clinicians and patients: [email protected] | 020 7952 2882 | www.lungsurgeon.co.uk

Experience

  • Consultant Thoracic & Robotic Surgeon at Guy's and St Thomas'​ NHS Foundation Trust
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon at one of Europe's highest-volume thoracic centres, performing over 150 lung operations annually — more than 80% using robotic or minimally invasive techniques. Service Lead: Central Airways Service and Advanced Emphysema Surgical Service. Clinical Audit Lead, Thoracic Surgery. Areas of practice: — Lung nodules and early lung cancer — Robotic lobectomy and segmentectomy — ION navigational bronchoscopy — Lung volume reduction surgery and bronchoscopic valve therapy — Central airways disease and tracheal stenosis — Second opinions for complex and declined cases

  • Cardiothoracic Registrar at West Midlands Deanery
    Oct 2013 - Feb 2019 · 5 yrs 5 mos