what is procedure for removing lymph tissue from throat
Nearby lymph nodes may also be removed during surgery to test for the presence of cancer. The following are some surgical procedures for throat cancer: Vocal cord stripping: With this technique, a long surgical instrument is used to remove the outer layers of tissue on the vocal cords.
Lymph node removal: Cancer of the throat sometimes spreads to the lymph nodes in the neck. If such spreading seems likely, then removing the lymph nodes might be recommended. This operation is called a neck dissection, and is usually done at the same time as surgery to remove an already existing tumor.