Abstract: A device is described for ligating a selected section of a blood vessel and then dividing the section. It comprises a resilient, flexible holder. The holder has a first portion foldable on to a second portion. A pair of foldable surgical clips is spaced apart in the holder but not permanently attached. Cutting means are attached to said first holder portion between said clips. Pressing said first and second holder portions together on a section of a blood vessel or the like, causes each said clip to clamp on to said blood vessel and then the cutting means to divide said blood vessel. When pressure is released on said holder, the holder and cutting means are retracted from said blood vessel leaving the clips in ligated position on the vessel.