Sentinel node biopsy is a reliable and reproducible means of staging the clinically N0 neck for patients with cT1/T2 HNSCC. It can be used as the sole staging tool for the majority of these patients, but cannot currently be recommended for patients with tumors in the floor of the mouth.
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