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Selective Neck Dissection
This procedure can be considered when differentiated thyroid cancer has definite or highly suspected lateral neck lymph node metastasis, or when local control is needed after recurrence. The extent and timing depend on ultrasound/CT, cytology, staging, prior treatment, and overall functional status,
24-72h
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Approx. $1,900
Treatment fee
Not included
- -Treatment fee
- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Selective Neck Dissection is performed
Selective dissection of involved lymph node-bearing fatty tissue compartments is performed, with the goal of preserving important nerves, blood vessels, and muscle groups, provided that imaging and/or biopsy suggest metastasis. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and can be combined with intraoperative nerve monitoring and energy devices for hemostasis and dissection. Postoperative focus is on observing bleeding, drainage, shoulder and neck function, and swallowing. The goal is to reduce local recurrence and obtain staging information. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
What is Selective Neck Dissection?
Selective dissection of involved lymph node-bearing fatty tissue compartments is performed, with the goal of preserving important nerves, blood vessels, and muscle groups, provided that imaging and/or biopsy suggest metastasis. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and can be combined with intraoperative nerve monitoring and energy devices for hemostasis and dissection. Postoperative focus is on observing bleeding, drainage, shoulder and neck function, and swallowing. The goal is to reduce local recurrence and obtain staging information. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
How is Selective Neck Dissection performed?
Step 1
How Selective Neck Dissection is performed
Selective dissection of involved lymph node-bearing fatty tissue compartments is performed, with the goal of preserving important nerves, blood vessels, and muscle groups, provided that imaging and/or biopsy suggest metastasis. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and can be combined with intraoperative nerve monitoring and energy devices for hemostasis and dissection. Postoperative focus is on observing bleeding, drainage, shoulder and neck function, and swallowing. The goal is to reduce local recurrence and obtain staging information. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Including preoperative evaluation, hospitalization, and initial follow-up, it is recommended to stay for a total of approximately 12–21 days; subject to the hospital's schedule.
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