Objective To study the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of literatures on minimally invasive surgery of physical energy in China,so as to provide a beneficial reference for further study of minimally invasive surgery of physical energy. Methods Publication date,keyword and publication type of literatures on minimally invasive surgery of physical energy in China were analyzed by method of literatures’ temporal and spatial distribution. Results The number of published articles on minimally invasive surgery of physical energy in China had been showing a rising trend. The number of published articles of radio-frequency was 5393 ( 51. 1%) ,which was followed by laser operation ( 3569,33. 8%) , ultrasonic operation ( 1331,12. 6% ) and microwave operation ( 258,2. 5%) . The main publication type was case report. Conclusion Minimally invasive surgery of physical energy has been developing rapidly recently,but it is at a low level.