There are many lymph nodes in the neck area, and neck lymph node dissection can be performed for various purposes, including diagnosis and treatment.

Cervical lymph node dissection is usually indicated at the same time as thyroid surgery, however, in some cases, cervical lymph node dissection is not performed during tumor resection. In these cases, patients need to conduct lymph node dissection after surgery to limit and prevent metastasis of malignant cells.

Radical lymphadenectomy is often used to treat cancer with metastatic enlarged cervical lymph nodes. When a cervical lymphadenectomy is indicated, the patient should absolutely follow all instructions given by the doctor.