Dr Lawrence Okiror is a Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon (GMC 6150382) providing specialist private care for lung nodules and lung cancer, emphysema, slipped rib syndrome, pleural disease, pneumothorax, hyperhidrosis, thoracic outlet syndrome, diaphragm conditions, central airways disease, and thoracic endometriosis. Not sure which condition applies? Find by symptom ↓ Private appointments at London Bridge Hospital within 2–3 days.
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Dr Lawrence Okiror FRCS(CTh) FRCSEd(CTh) · GMC 6150382
Each condition page covers causes, when to seek assessment, what the consultation involves, and what treatment looks like. Not sure which condition fits? Search by symptom below.
Robotic biopsy and keyhole surgery. ION bronchoscopy for shadows in the outer lung. MDT for every cancer case.
View page → ION Robotic BronchoscopyBiopsy a lung shadow or nodule without surgery. First centre in Europe outside trials. Same-day tissue answer.
View page → Emphysema & COPDEndobronchial valve therapy and LVRS. Sole operator at GSTT and London Bridge. Monthly MDT including Harefield transplant team.
View page → Pleural DiseasePleural effusions, pleural thickening, mesothelioma assessment. Surgical drainage and VATS pleurodesis.
View page → Slipped Rib SyndromeFrequently misdiagnosed. Specialist assessment and highly effective keyhole rib resection where indicated.
View page → HyperhidrosisETS surgery for excessive sweating of hands, armpits and face. Over 95% success rate for palmar hyperhidrosis. Overnight stay.
View page → PneumothoraxKeyhole surgery to treat a collapsed lung and significantly reduce the risk of recurrence.
View page → Thoracic Outlet SyndromeRobotic keyhole first rib resection. Conservative treatment first. All patients treated to date: significant improvement.
View page → Thoracic EndometriosisCyclical chest pain or breathlessness linked to the menstrual cycle. Joined-up surgical and gynaecological care with GSTT colleagues.
View page → Diaphragm ConditionsDiaphragm plication, hernia repair, endometriosis. Breathlessness that is worse lying flat may have a diaphragmatic cause.
View page → Central AirwaysTracheal stenosis, airway tumours, post-intubation complications. Leads the Central Airways Service at GSTT.
View page → Second OpinionTold surgery is not possible? Uncertain about a diagnosis or treatment plan? Expert independent review within 2–3 days. Virtual appointments available.
View page →Many thoracic conditions do not announce themselves with an obvious label. If you have a symptom but are not sure which condition is responsible, these pages explain what may be causing it, what an assessment involves, and what to expect. Each links to the relevant condition and treatment pages.
Incidental CT or X-ray finding. What it means, Brock score explained, the three possible outcomes.
Read more → BreathlessnessBreathlessness with a thoracic cause — emphysema, pleural disease, diaphragm, lung tumour. What a surgical assessment covers.
Read more → Persistent CoughA cough lasting more than 3 weeks needs investigation. Thoracic causes, when surgery is relevant, and when Dr Okiror refers on.
Read more → Coughing Up BloodHaemoptysis requires urgent specialist assessment. Most causes are treatable. What to expect at the first appointment.
Read more → Unexplained Chest PainChest pain that has not been explained after cardiac investigation. Thoracic causes including pleural, chest wall, and lung.
Read more → Cyclical Chest SymptomsChest pain or breathlessness that follows the menstrual cycle. Thoracic endometriosis — average diagnostic delay over 5 years.
Read more → Shoulder, Arm & Hand PainNumbness, weakness or pain radiating into the arm. Thoracic outlet syndrome — often misdiagnosed as cervical or cardiac.
Read more → Chest Wall LumpA lump on the chest wall or rib. Most are benign. Where rib tumours are suspected, discussed with RNOH Stanmore specialist teams.
Read more → Night Sweats & Weight LossConstitutional symptoms that can indicate thoracic malignancy. When these symptoms need specialist assessment and what to expect.
Read more → Excessive SweatingHyperhidrosis — excessive sweating of hands, armpits or face. ETS surgery after non-surgical options. Over 95% success rate.
Read more →If your symptom is not listed here, or if you have received a scan result or diagnosis you are uncertain about, contact the practice directly or request a second opinion. Private appointments within 2–3 days.
"Most patients come to me having already been somewhere else. My job is to give them a clear honest answer about what is possible — and if surgery is the right option, to do it with the smallest operation that achieves the result."
Book a Consultation →Jo Mitchelson, Private PA
020 7952 2882
Private appointments at London Bridge Hospital within 2–3 days. Self-referrals welcome. Dr Okiror reviews all imaging personally and gives a clear, honest answer at the first appointment.
Jo Mitchelson, Private PA · 020 7952 2882 · pa@lungsurgeon.co.uk
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