Dr Richard Gallagher
@throatsurgeon.bsky.social
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgeon. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and airway reconstruction.
The larynx, or voicebox, consists of the supraglottis, glottis, and subglottis. The subglottis, encircled by cartilage, leads into the trachea and is the narrowest airway part, measuring 12-20 mm in adults. A reduced diameter, called subglottic stenosis, can obstruct the airway.
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
The larynx, or voicebox, consists of the supraglottis, glottis, and subglottis. The subglottis, encircled by cartilage, leads into the trachea and is the narrowest airway part, measuring 12-20 mm in adults. A reduced diameter, called subglottic stenosis, can obstruct the airway.
The Head and Neck Cancer Australia Gala Dinner this past Saturday was very enjoyable and a worthwhile cause. Head and Neck Cancer Australia plays a crucial role by offering resources and support for those affected. Thank you to GenesisCare for the invitation. #HeadandNeckCancer #ENT
November 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The Head and Neck Cancer Australia Gala Dinner this past Saturday was very enjoyable and a worthwhile cause. Head and Neck Cancer Australia plays a crucial role by offering resources and support for those affected. Thank you to GenesisCare for the invitation. #HeadandNeckCancer #ENT
Second opinions are sometimes sought, understandably, by patients facing complex treatment, especially when a timely decision is required. To facilitate this I have developed a 2nd opinion service via my website buff.ly/t9K79QP #Healthcare #SecondOpinion #ENT #Necklumps
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Second opinions are sometimes sought, understandably, by patients facing complex treatment, especially when a timely decision is required. To facilitate this I have developed a 2nd opinion service via my website buff.ly/t9K79QP #Healthcare #SecondOpinion #ENT #Necklumps
As an ENT-Head&Neck Surgeon occasionally something unusual comes through the door or in someone’s ear canal. Like this mosquito lying against the eardrum.
October 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
As an ENT-Head&Neck Surgeon occasionally something unusual comes through the door or in someone’s ear canal. Like this mosquito lying against the eardrum.
Just seen another patient 5 years post Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and neck dissections for an HPV associated oropharyngeal cancer. Fortunately, did not require extra treatment with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Working, swallowing and cured. See our results @ doi: 10.1007/s11701-024-01910-0.
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Just seen another patient 5 years post Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and neck dissections for an HPV associated oropharyngeal cancer. Fortunately, did not require extra treatment with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Working, swallowing and cured. See our results @ doi: 10.1007/s11701-024-01910-0.
The da Vinci Single Port (SP) robotic platform will soon be available for TORS in Australia. I've just completed my training in Strasbourg, France. The smaller flexible instruments and 3-D camera will take minimally invasive surgery for tumours of the throat to a new level.
July 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The da Vinci Single Port (SP) robotic platform will soon be available for TORS in Australia. I've just completed my training in Strasbourg, France. The smaller flexible instruments and 3-D camera will take minimally invasive surgery for tumours of the throat to a new level.
Many of our patients have expressed interest, sometimes bordering on surprise, at the new artworks hanging in our clinic. In particular our "Boomerang" series by Keemon Williams. You can learn more about Keemon here:
www.richardgallagher.com.au/artwork/boom...
www.richardgallagher.com.au/artwork/boom...
May 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Many of our patients have expressed interest, sometimes bordering on surprise, at the new artworks hanging in our clinic. In particular our "Boomerang" series by Keemon Williams. You can learn more about Keemon here:
www.richardgallagher.com.au/artwork/boom...
www.richardgallagher.com.au/artwork/boom...
Plunging ranulas in adults. I've seen a lot of them recently. My latest blog discusses diagnosis and treatment, includes more pics (graphic images warning) and challenges the origin of the name #anatomy #medtwitter #surgery https://www.richardgallagher.com.au/news/plunging-ranulas-not-quite-a-fro...
November 25, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Plunging ranulas in adults. I've seen a lot of them recently. My latest blog discusses diagnosis and treatment, includes more pics (graphic images warning) and challenges the origin of the name #anatomy #medtwitter #surgery https://www.richardgallagher.com.au/news/plunging-ranulas-not-quite-a-fro...
Interesting - Health professionals urge US military to require vaccination against cancer-causing virus https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2021-11-18/HPV-cervical-throat-cancer-vaccine-mandate-3666800.html#.YZcMO9Hrso0.twitter
November 25, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Interesting - Health professionals urge US military to require vaccination against cancer-causing virus https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2021-11-18/HPV-cervical-throat-cancer-vaccine-mandate-3666800.html#.YZcMO9Hrso0.twitter
I flew to Wagga Wed pm, drove through 2 hours in pouring rain to Griffith, consulted at St Vincent’s Griffith all day Thurs, and drove back to Wagga that arvo to see patients in Abdul Lathif’s room’s all Friday. Food and friendship put a smile on a tired face. Thank you Lathif!
November 25, 2024 at 12:44 AM
I flew to Wagga Wed pm, drove through 2 hours in pouring rain to Griffith, consulted at St Vincent’s Griffith all day Thurs, and drove back to Wagga that arvo to see patients in Abdul Lathif’s room’s all Friday. Food and friendship put a smile on a tired face. Thank you Lathif!
I've been working as Lead Reviewer on Cancer Council Australia's Head and Neck Cancer patient resources. The updated booklet has now been published. In my latest blog I describe the review process and the changes we made, as well as how to access booklet https://www.richardgallagher.com.au/61lc
November 25, 2024 at 12:44 AM
I've been working as Lead Reviewer on Cancer Council Australia's Head and Neck Cancer patient resources. The updated booklet has now been published. In my latest blog I describe the review process and the changes we made, as well as how to access booklet https://www.richardgallagher.com.au/61lc
I feel slightly like an imposter on this paper. I provide the patients, greater minds do the hard yards. #headandneckcancer #hpv #medicalresearch @GarvanInstitute @chin_venessa @drjosephpowell https://genome.cshlp.org/content/early/2021/09/21/gr.273300.120.abstract
November 25, 2024 at 12:44 AM
I feel slightly like an imposter on this paper. I provide the patients, greater minds do the hard yards. #headandneckcancer #hpv #medicalresearch @GarvanInstitute @chin_venessa @drjosephpowell https://genome.cshlp.org/content/early/2021/09/21/gr.273300.120.abstract
Celebrating Dr Bal Krishnan one of the longest serving Rural Surgeons in Australia. Proud to be present with the ENT surgical crew from Wagga when he received his recognition from RACS @RACSurgeons @RuralDoctorsAus @RDANSW
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Celebrating Dr Bal Krishnan one of the longest serving Rural Surgeons in Australia. Proud to be present with the ENT surgical crew from Wagga when he received his recognition from RACS @RACSurgeons @RuralDoctorsAus @RDANSW
Thanks a million Dairen, Nakita and the @SVHSydney operating theatre team for the best birthday cakes @AirwaySurgeon and I have ever seen. Grey’s Anatomy meets Picasso indeed. Blown away, thank you, its a joy and privilege to work with you #headandneckcancer #anatomy #Leoseason
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Thanks a million Dairen, Nakita and the @SVHSydney operating theatre team for the best birthday cakes @AirwaySurgeon and I have ever seen. Grey’s Anatomy meets Picasso indeed. Blown away, thank you, its a joy and privilege to work with you #headandneckcancer #anatomy #Leoseason
Is it wrong to enjoy swabbing your colleagues? Surveillance testing @AirwaySurgeon so he can be cleared to run regional ENT - Head & Neck clinics in Griffith NSW at the end of the week #COVID #SydneyLockdown #regionalhealth #nasopharyngeal #otolaryngology #ENT @SVHSydney
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Is it wrong to enjoy swabbing your colleagues? Surveillance testing @AirwaySurgeon so he can be cleared to run regional ENT - Head & Neck clinics in Griffith NSW at the end of the week #COVID #SydneyLockdown #regionalhealth #nasopharyngeal #otolaryngology #ENT @SVHSydney
New videos for World Head and Neck Cancer Day 2021 - How do we improve dental care for head and neck cancer patients? Thank you St Vincent’s Private Hospital, @SVHSydney @kinghorncancer @JulieMcCrossin #WHNCD2021 https://headneckcancerforum.com/2021-videos/
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
New videos for World Head and Neck Cancer Day 2021 - How do we improve dental care for head and neck cancer patients? Thank you St Vincent’s Private Hospital, @SVHSydney @kinghorncancer @JulieMcCrossin #WHNCD2021 https://headneckcancerforum.com/2021-videos/
It's World Head and Neck Cancer Day and in Sydney we're under lockdown but that doesn't stop us. Keith is here today about his voice prosthesis, with help from @NikkiSpeechPath, & Lisa our H&N Oncology Nurse Practitioner. Keith is 15 years post initial treatment #WHNCD2021
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
It's World Head and Neck Cancer Day and in Sydney we're under lockdown but that doesn't stop us. Keith is here today about his voice prosthesis, with help from @NikkiSpeechPath, & Lisa our H&N Oncology Nurse Practitioner. Keith is 15 years post initial treatment #WHNCD2021
Just flew back from two days of regional clinics at St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith. Four passengers on the flight, all doctors. Canine control gave my patient gift of home distilled bourbon and gin the okay #headandneckcancer @SVHSydney
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Just flew back from two days of regional clinics at St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith. Four passengers on the flight, all doctors. Canine control gave my patient gift of home distilled bourbon and gin the okay #headandneckcancer @SVHSydney
Sydney First Nations at risk of COVID catastrophe https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-first-nations-at-risk-of-covid-catastrophe-20210705-p586tu.html
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Sydney First Nations at risk of COVID catastrophe https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-first-nations-at-risk-of-covid-catastrophe-20210705-p586tu.html
Head & neck cancer patients are uniquely disadvantaged by separation of dental care from Medicare. Subsidised dental & mental health services exist but only GPs can refer. My latest blog discusses how letting specialists refer could improve survivor QOL https://www.richardgallagher.com.au...
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Head & neck cancer patients are uniquely disadvantaged by separation of dental care from Medicare. Subsidised dental & mental health services exist but only GPs can refer. My latest blog discusses how letting specialists refer could improve survivor QOL https://www.richardgallagher.com.au...
When raising awareness of rare cancers we have to choose our audience carefully. Which is why I've developed 2 training programs for GPs worth CPD pts. My latest blog explains the HPV+ OPSCC training modules & response so far #gptraining #headandneckcancer
https://www.richardgallagher.com.au/...
https://www.richardgallagher.com.au/...
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
When raising awareness of rare cancers we have to choose our audience carefully. Which is why I've developed 2 training programs for GPs worth CPD pts. My latest blog explains the HPV+ OPSCC training modules & response so far #gptraining #headandneckcancer
https://www.richardgallagher.com.au/...
https://www.richardgallagher.com.au/...
I'm running regular clinics in Griffith & Wagga for Head & Neck cancer patients who underwent part of their treatment @SVHSydney. My latest blog explains clinics, persevering through pandemic, & importance of equipment #ruralhealth #Riverina #Murrumbidgee
https://www.richardgallagher....
https://www.richardgallagher....
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
I'm running regular clinics in Griffith & Wagga for Head & Neck cancer patients who underwent part of their treatment @SVHSydney. My latest blog explains clinics, persevering through pandemic, & importance of equipment #ruralhealth #Riverina #Murrumbidgee
https://www.richardgallagher....
https://www.richardgallagher....
Catchy title! Ondine’s Curse and Trismus in Association With Kelch-like Protein-11 Autoimmunity https://ja.ma/34ur2XV via @JAMANeuro part of @JAMANetwork
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Catchy title! Ondine’s Curse and Trismus in Association With Kelch-like Protein-11 Autoimmunity https://ja.ma/34ur2XV via @JAMANeuro part of @JAMANetwork
Exciting to see Thom Roberts make final selection for this year's Archibald Prize. Two of Thom's works were in my exam rooms until recently, "Thom Loves Maccas" and "Thom Loves Hungry Jacks". Great conversation starters #ArtBank @ArtGalleryofNSW
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald...
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald...
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Exciting to see Thom Roberts make final selection for this year's Archibald Prize. Two of Thom's works were in my exam rooms until recently, "Thom Loves Maccas" and "Thom Loves Hungry Jacks". Great conversation starters #ArtBank @ArtGalleryofNSW
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald...
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald...
When your team sends you a photo at the end of a long and complex case #headandneckcancer @SVHSydney
November 25, 2024 at 12:45 AM
When your team sends you a photo at the end of a long and complex case #headandneckcancer @SVHSydney