Minimal access neck dissection

C. Arturo Solares, J. Drew Prosser, Lana Jackson, Carrie Bush

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Abstract

Since the description of the systematic en bloc neck dissection by Crile in 1906, neck dissections have evolved to include functional and minimally invasive techniques. Evidence-based medicine has allowed for the adoption of the selective neck dissection in a number of circumstances. Furthermore, as the primary disease becomes better understood and life expectancies increase, cosmetic outcomes have become an increasing concern in patient care. While this remains secondary to oncologic outcomes, reducing the morbidity of neck dissections has become of great interest. When the primary operative purpose is as a staging procedure, the minimally invasive approach is particularly desirable.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMinimally Invasive and Robotic Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages93-96
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781461490111
ISBN (Print)9781461490104
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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