Table 3.
Types of modified radical neck dissection (MRND)
| Type 1 | Preservation of spinal accessory nerve |
| Type 2 | Preservation of spinal accessory nerve and internal jugular vein |
| Type 3 | Preservation of spinal accessory nerve, internal jugular vein, and sternocleidomastoid muscle |
In all types, all 5 levels of cervical nodes are removed.