(of surgery) involving as little incision into the body as possible, through the use of techniques such as keyhole surgery and laser treatment
Examples of 'minimally invasive' in a sentence
minimally invasive
He is a pioneer of minimally invasive surgery and has been conducting a review of London healthcare.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Only cells are transplanted, rather than the entire organ, and so the treatment is minimally invasive.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Experts now claim that although the surgery is minimally invasive, there may still be complications and these risks must be weighed against benefits to the patient.