Abstract
Invasion in cardiac surgery is maximum when cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB)
is used. The period is of no consequence as all complications such as
Bleeding, Cerebral. Renal , vascular and Inflammatory responses are
initiated when CPB is used. The term minimally invasive is therefore
most inappropriate when CPB is used irrespective of the type of
operation, incision, cosmesis, and use of sophisticated technology.This
editorial highlights the misuse of the term Minimally invasive cardiac
surgery.