Neck dissection is a surgical procedure commonly performed to remove lymph nodes and surrounding tissue from the neck. This procedure is often done as part of the treatment for head and neck cancers, including thyroid cancer, oral cancer, and skin cancer. Neck dissection may be necessary to determine the extent of cancer spread, to remove cancerous cells, or to prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. The procedure is typically performed by a head and neck surgeon and can be done using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques such as robot-assisted surgery. Recovery time and potential complications can vary depending on the extent of the dissection and the patient's overall health.