Mr Fry’s excellent surgery… made a difficult situation so much easier.


A private patient, August 2017

Mr Fry is clearly an exceptional and skilled surgeon with a warm and friendly manner


A PRIVATE PATIENT, APRIL 2018

Many thanks to Mr Fry and his team for their great and professional service.


A Private Patient, May 2018

I consider myself very lucky to have been directed to Mr Fry’s care… a caring and approachable consultant who inspires total confidence.


A Private patient, December 2017

You said you would look after me and you certainly did! I received simply first class treatment.


An NHS patient, August 2017

Mr Fry was exceptionally helpful and understanding


A PRIVATE PATIENT, JUNE 2018

Thank you so much for your skill and kindness.


An NHS patient, August 2017

I owe you such a debt of gratitude over the last 4 years since my operation.


A Mouth Cancer patient, December 2017

You are saving lives!


THE FAMILY OF A PRIVATE PATIENT, JUNE 2018

My Expertise

Salivary Gland Surgery

Alastair is extremely proud to be a core surgical member of the world famous Guy’s Hospital Salivary Gland Multi-disciplinary Team, providing cutting-edge treatments for a full range of salivary gland conditions.

How Alastair can help you

Alongside his fellow Guys team members, Alastair has been at the forefront of innovation towards minimal invasive techniques in head and neck surgery over recent years.

Salivary stones

In the context of salivary gland surgery the use of techniques to remove stones whilst preserving the gland have been developed.

Using small cameras or scopes – a technique referred to as Sialoendoscopy – small stones can be retrieved from the submandibular gland and also the parotid gland to reduce the potential side effects of gland removal.

Parotid tumours

Parotid tumours commonly present as painless lumps in the upper part of the neck or just in front of the ear. The majority of these are benign, but it is important that they are assessed by an appropriate specialist because approximately 20% are malignant.

Usually these tumours are diagnosed by clinical assessment and ultrasound with a needle biopsy.

The surgical techniques used to safely remove parotid tumours will depend on a number of factors and critically whether the tumour is thought to be benign or malignant.

Of high importance in parotid surgery is consideration of the facial nerve. This is within the parotid gland, and is very important because it is responsible for facial expression and eye closure.

Conventional surgery usually involves careful removal of the tumour with the surrounding part of the gland. This is referred to as a superficial or partial parotidectomy. However, an alternative technique for benign tumours is to carefully remove the lump only, in an attempt to reduce some of the side effects of the surgery. This is called Extra Capsular Dissection.

It is important for you as an individual that the right decision is reached. At your consultation Alastair will be happy to talk through the options.