Abstract: Thyroid papillary carcinoma harbors higher rate of lymph node metastasis, so neck dissection is an important part of the treatment. Due to better prognosis, attention to postoperative function and appearance of the patients increased. Low-collar incision with cervical sensory nerve plexus preservation modified neck dissection can improve appearance and function in postoperative patients and is gradually applied in clinic. This review mainly examines the thoroughness and safety of this new neck dissection in thyroid papillary carcinoma patients.

Key words: Thyroid papillary carcinoma, Neck dissection, New operation