minimally invasive
adjective
of a surgical procedure
: involving entry into the living body through a small incision
minimally invasive surgery
a minimally invasive technique
… innovations in interventional therapies have provided effective, minimally invasive alternatives to hysterectomy.—
Elizabeth A. Stewart, The New England Journal of Medicine
Elizabeth A. Stewart, The New England Journal of MedicineCite this Entry
“Minimally invasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/minimally%20invasive. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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