Comprehensive Thoracic
Surgical Care

From common lung conditions to complex chest cancers and rare thoracic disease, Dr Okiror provides specialist surgical and non-surgical management across the full spectrum of thoracic medicine.

Dedicated Condition Pages

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Lung Nodules & Cancer

ION robotic bronchoscopy to biopsy shadows and nodules. Keyhole lung cancer surgery. Combined treatment for advanced disease.

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ION Bronchoscopy

Biopsy a lung shadow or nodule without surgery. London Bridge Hospital โ€” first in Europe outside clinical trials.

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Slipped Rib Syndrome

Specialist diagnosis of a frequently misdiagnosed condition. Highly effective keyhole rib resection.

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Hyperhidrosis

Keyhole ETS surgery for excessive sweating of hands, armpits and face. Day-case procedure.

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Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)

Keyhole surgery to treat a collapsed lung and significantly reduce the risk of it happening again.

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Latest robotic keyhole technique. All patients treated to date: significant symptom relief.

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Thoracic Endometriosis

Cyclical chest pain or breathlessness? Endometriosis can affect the chest. Specialist surgical & gynaecological care.

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Diaphragm Conditions

Plication, hernia repair, endometriosis. Breathlessness worse lying flat? This could be why.

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Central Airways

Tracheal stenosis, airway tumours, post-intubation complications. Leads Central Airways Service at GSTT.

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Emphysema / COPD

Endobronchial valve therapy and LVRS for selected patients. Meaningful quality-of-life improvement.

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Second Opinion

Told surgery isn't possible? International patients welcome. Virtual within 24 hours.

Complete List of
Conditions Treated

  • Lung Nodules & Lung Cancer โ€” Robotic bronchoscopy biopsy & keyhole surgery ยท ION bronchoscopy for lung shadows โ†’
  • Thymoma & Thymic Tumours โ€” Mediastinal surgical resection
  • Mesothelioma โ€” Specialist surgical assessment
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) โ€” Keyhole surgery to treat and significantly reduce the risk of recurrence
  • Slipped Rib Syndrome โ€” Specialist diagnosis & keyhole rib resection
  • Thoracic Endometriosis โ€” Cyclical chest pain or breathlessness linked to your menstrual cycle; specialist surgical & gynaecological care
  • Emphysema (COPD) โ€” Endobronchial valve therapy and lung volume reduction
  • Chest Wall Lumps โ€” Thorough investigation and surgical excision
  • Rib Tumours โ€” Diagnosis and surgical management
  • Asbestos-Related Lung Disease โ€” Expert assessment and surgical management
  • Fractured Ribs โ€” Surgical fixation and non-surgical management
  • Pleural Effusions โ€” Drainage and surgical management
  • Unexplained Breathlessness โ€” Comprehensive assessment
  • Mediastinal Conditions โ€” Investigation and surgical management
  • Central Airways Disease โ€” Tracheal stenosis, airway tumours, post-intubation complications
  • Diaphragmatic Conditions โ€” Plication, hernia repair and diaphragmatic endometriosis
  • Empyema โ€” Pleural infection, surgical drainage
  • Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) โ€” Keyhole ETS surgery
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome โ€” Robotic keyhole decompression

Why Minimally Invasive Surgery?

  • โ†’ Shorter hospital stays โ€” typically 1โ€“4 days
  • โ†’ Significantly reduced post-operative pain
  • โ†’ Minimal scarring from small incisions
  • โ†’ Faster return to daily activities (2โ€“4 weeks)
  • โ†’ Lower risk of complications vs open surgery
  • โ†’ Preservation of healthy surrounding tissue
  • โ†’ Improved long-term outcomes

"By offering the full spectrum of surgical techniques, I tailor treatment to each patient's condition, medical history, and lifestyle goals."

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