From: Prognostic value of lymph node metastases of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) according to the local advancement and range of surgical excision
Extent of lymph node operations
Number of patients
Frequency
No lymph node dissection
24
13%
Only central lymph node dissection (group VI)
124
67%
Central + unilateral cervical dissection
32
18%
Central + bilateral cervical dissection
4
2%