ALL meanings of minimally invasive
min·i·mal in·va·sive
M m - adjective minimally invasive (of medical treatments or procedures) requiring only a small incision or the insertion of an instrument into a body cavity; involving minimal damage of body tissue: minimally invasive endoscopy. 1
- adjective minimally invasive (of surgery) involving as little incision into the body as possible, through the use of techniques such as keyhole surgery and laser treatment 0