Minimally invasive surgical applicator

An apparatus for the application of a surgical material or substance at an elevated temperature, comprising:

• a) an applicator body, said body comprising:
• (i) a rear grip, (ii) a chamber for receiving said surgical material or substance, wherein the chamber for receiving surgical material or substance comprises a cover, wherein the chamber cover is a hatch, and (iii) a bayonet;
• b) a trigger assembly, pivotally actuable on the applicator body;
• c) an extrusion rod for engagement with said applicator body;
• d) a tip attached to the bayonet, wherein the tip comprises an angle of inclination of between 0-45 degrees relative to longitudinal axis of the bayonet;
• and
• e) a heating assembly for warming the surgical material or substance above room temperature, wherein the heating assembly comprises a heating element and a power source operably connected to said heating element, wherein the heating element is disposed about or along at least 10 percent of the length of the bayonet.