A successful, transaxillary minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) for atrial septal defect (ASD) closure was recently performed on a child at the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital, Belagavi. Conducted through a 5 cm right axillary incision, the procedure offered excellent cosmetic results and faster recovery. Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Gananjay Salve led the surgery, supported by Cardiac Anaesthetist Dr. Abhijeet Shitole and Paediatric Ca