About
About Mr Oliver J. Harrison.
“I believe one of the greatest advantages of private care is continuity. From your first consultation to your final follow-up, you’ll have one consultant who knows your situation, guides every decision and remains your point of contact throughout your treatment.”
Mr Harrison is a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon based in Southampton, specialising in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer and a wide range of other thoracic conditions affecting the lungs and chest. His practice combines international experience with modern, evidence-based care tailored to each individual patient.
Meet Mr Harrison
“Exceptional surgery is expected. Exceptional care is remembered.”
What distinguishes exceptional care is the relationship you build with your surgeon. My aim is to combine the experience I gained at world-leading institutions, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and Guy’s Hospital in London, with a personalised, patient-centred approach to provide an exceptional thoracic surgery pathway from diagnosis to recovery.
Exceptional care isn’t just about performing an operation—it’s about guiding you through every stage of your journey with expertise, compassion and continuity.
What other patients say about their care with Mr Harrison…
“He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered every question honestly, and gave me confidence.”
Career & experience
Training at world-renowned centres, delivered close to home.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
Completing an advanced fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Oncology at one of the world’s leading thoracic surgery centres, Mr Harrison gained extensive experience in the management of complex lung and chest conditions, working alongside internationally recognised leaders in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Thoracic SurgeryGuy’s Hospital, London
Widely recognised as the UK’s highest-volume thoracic surgery centre, Guy’s Hospital has been at the forefront of robotic thoracic surgery implementation in the UK. During his advanced fellowship, Mr Harrison gained extensive experience in robotic and minimally invasive lung surgery, working alongside internationally recognised experts in one of Europe’s busiest thoracic units.
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
After completing his specialist cardiothoracic surgery training at University Hospital Southampton, one of the UK’s leading thoracic surgery centres, Mr Harrison was appointed as a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon in 2023 and performs over 250 lung and chest operations each year. Having trained and worked in Southampton for many years, he has developed strong relationships with local multidisciplinary teams and remains committed to providing world-class thoracic care for patients across the South Coast.
Research, prizes and teaching
Mr Harrison is actively involved in research, education and the advancement of thoracic surgery. He has published extensively in cardiothoracic surgery, completed a higher research degree and continues to contribute to research focused on improving patient outcomes. His recent work has concentrated on enhancing recovery after lung surgery through minimally invasive techniques and ambulatory chest drain pathways, helping patients recover more quickly and spend less time in hospital. Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Harrison regularly teaches and mentors the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons and presents his work at national and international scientific meetings. His research has been recognised with several prestigious international awards.
Research & publications
Contributing to the evidence behind modern thoracic surgery.
Mr Harrison publishes and presents on robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thymic and mediastinal disease, and outcomes in thoracic oncology. His complete publication record, including co-authored papers and conference presentations, is available on ResearchGate.
View full publication list on ResearchGateSelected publications
Harrison OJ, Tan KS, Dycoco J, Gray K, Sihag S, Molena D, Bott M, Rocco G, Isbell J, Adusumilli P, Jones D, Huang J, Rusch V, Bains M, Park B (2025).
Should minimally invasive surgery be the standard approach for early-stage thymoma? A 20-year experience.
JTCVS Tech. 2025 Jun 25;33:273-283.
DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2025.06.007Harrison OJ, Maraschi A, Routledge T, Lampridis S, LeReun C, Bille A (2023).
A cost analysis of robotic vs. video-assisted thoracic surgery: The impact of the learning curve and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Front Surg.
DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1123329Harrison OJ, Vilar Alvarez ME, Snow V, et al. (2022).
Ambulatory chest drainage with advanced nurse practitioner-led follow-up facilitates early discharge after thoracic surgery.
Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
DOI: 10.1007/s11748-022-01873-9Harrison OJ, Bakir A, Chamberlain MH, Nader-Sepahi A, Amer KM (2021).
Combined minimally invasive resection of thoracic neurogenic dumbbell tumors: A European case series.
Thorac Cancer.
DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14122Harrison OJ, Sarvananthan S, Tamburrini A, Peebles C & Alzetani A. (2021).
Image-guided combined ablation and resection in thoracic surgery for the treatment of multiple pulmonary metastases: A preliminary case series.
JTCVS Techniques.
DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2021.03.013
Philosophy of care
Shared decisions. Evidence-based practice.
Shared decision making
You are an equal partner in every decision about your care.
Evidence-based practice
Every recommendation is grounded in current best evidence.
Clear communication
Complex ideas explained in plain language, with time to ask questions.
Tailored treatment
Plans are shaped around your priorities, your life and your family.