minimally invasive

American  

Or minimal invasive

adjective

1. (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.

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minimally invasive British  

adjective

1. (of surgery) involving as little incision into the body as possible, through the use of techniques such as keyhole surgery and laser treatment

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Etymology

Origin of minimally invasive

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

By creating a minimally invasive, high-throughput communication path to the brain, it has the potential to support seizure control and help restore motor, speech, and visual abilities.

From Science Daily

"BISC turns the cortical surface into an effective portal, delivering high-bandwidth, minimally invasive read-write communication with AI and external devices," Tolias says.

From Science Daily

"The implants can be inserted through a minimally invasive incision in the skull and slid directly onto the surface of the brain in the subdural space. The paper-thin form factor and lack of brain-penetrating electrodes or wires tethering the implant to the skull minimize tissue reactivity and signal degradation over time."

From Science Daily

“It’s minimally invasive, biologically natural and designed to help the scalp function optimally.”

From Los Angeles Times

While American dermatologists may excel at complex procedures requiring follow-up care, Korean clinics have perfected minimally invasive beauty treatments through decades of practice, says Dr. Teo Soleymani, a dermatologist and adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California.

From The Wall Street Journal