VATS or robotic lobectomy or segmentectomy
Estimated total cost
£18,000 – £26,500
- Hospital & anaesthetic costs
- £15,000 – £22,000
- Mr Harrison’s surgical fee
- £3,000 – £4,500
Fees & insurance
Clear costs, agreed before you commit.
Whether you are using private medical insurance or funding your own treatment, costs will be explained clearly and you will receive a written quotation before investigations and treatments are arranged. There are no hidden charges, and choosing a private consultation does not commit you to private treatment — you are free to continue your care through the NHS at any stage.
How much does private lung and chest surgery cost in the UK?
The cost of private lung surgery varies according to where you have treatment, the operation required and your individual circumstances. As a guide, a private VATS or robotic lobectomy or segmentectomy typically costs approximately £18,000–£26,500 in total, while a VATS wedge resection or lung biopsy is typically around £9,000–£11,000. The figures below show how these costs are made up.
Consultations
Initial consultation
£300A full assessment including review of your symptoms, history and any existing imaging, with a clear plan agreed at the end of the appointment.
Follow-up consultation
£250Review of investigation results, discussion of treatment options or post-operative progress.
Telephone or video consultation
£300 / £250Available where clinically appropriate or if you would prefer not to travel.
Investigations
Any investigations you need — including CT, PET-CT and other specialist imaging — can be arranged at Spire Southampton Hospital, with costs explained clearly before you decide to proceed. Request a quotation.
Chest X-ray
Approximately £160CT scan of the chest
Approximately £800MRI scan of the chest
Approximately £655Ultrasound scan
Approximately £350
Prices are indicative and based on published outpatient prices at Spire Southampton Hospital. Costs may vary depending on the investigation required and are subject to change. CT and MRI prices include contrast where required, and scan prices include reporting fees where applicable. An up-to-date quotation can be obtained before arranging an investigation.
Procedures
This is not an exhaustive list, but provides an indicative cost for some of the most frequently performed procedures.
VATS wedge resection or lung biopsy
Estimated total cost
£9,000 – £11,000
- Hospital & anaesthetic costs
- £8,000 – £9,000
- Mr Harrison’s surgical fee
- £1,000 – £2,000
VATS sympathectomy (ETS) for hyperhidrosis
Estimated total cost
£6,500 – £9,500
- Hospital & anaesthetic costs
- £5,500 – £8,000
- Mr Harrison’s surgical fee
- £1,000 – £1,500
VATS pneumothorax surgery
Estimated total cost
£6,500 – £8,000
- Hospital & anaesthetic costs
- £5,500 – £6,500
- Mr Harrison’s surgical fee
- £1,000 – £1,500
VATS pleural biopsy with pleurodesis or pleural catheter
Estimated total cost
£10,000 – £12,000
- Hospital & anaesthetic costs
- £9,000 – £10,500
- Mr Harrison’s surgical fee
- £1,000 – £1,500
What’s included in these costs?
The estimated total combines the hospital fee, anaesthetist’s fee and Mr Harrison’s surgical fee. Hospital costs include theatre facilities, nursing care and the expected hospital stay. The anaesthetist’s fee covers your anaesthetic care, while Mr Harrison’s surgical fee covers the operation and his professional surgical care.
About these prices
These figures are indicative estimates and are provided as a guide to the likely cost of self-funded treatment. They are not quotations or guarantees of the final cost. Hospital, anaesthetic and surgical fees may vary according to the procedure, complexity of treatment, length of hospital stay and your individual clinical circumstances, and are subject to change. A personalised quotation can be obtained before treatment by contacting Mr Harrison’s secretary, Jill Lange.
Indicative prices last updated: September 2026
Private medical insurance
Recognised by all major insurers.
Contact your insurer before your appointment to obtain an authorisation code. Most insurers ask for a GP referral letter. Bring your policy number and authorisation code to your consultation and we will handle the invoicing directly with your insurer wherever possible.
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Aviva
- Vitality
- WPA
- Cigna
- Healix
- Allianz
Self-funding
Funding your own treatment.
Many patients choose to pay for their own care, either because they have no insurance or to avoid delays. You will be given a fixed, inclusive quotation covering the surgeon’s and anaesthetist’s fees, the hospital stay and routine post-operative follow-up.