Abstract: An endoscopic system (10) comprises an actuator (12) at a distal end (14) of the system (10), a manually operable actuating unit (18) at a proximal end (16) of the system (10), for actuating the actuator (12) and choosing an actuator force (F) by means of which the actuator (12) is intended to act on an object (20), the actuating unit (18) being displaceable between a start position and an end position, an actuator motor (24) designed to drive the actuator (12), and a control unit (30) designed to drive the actuator motor (24) initially on the basis of a position sensor (38) without exceeding a limit value (FTH) and then on the basis of a force sensor (40). Further, a method for driving an actuator (12) of an endoscopic system (10) is disclosed.

Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical tool (20) for a bipolar electrosurgical instrument (10) includes a first jaw part (30) with a first gripping face (31), a second jaw part (40) with a second gripping face (41) facing the first gripping face (31), a joint (50) that enables the second jaw part (40) to move pivotally in relation to the first jaw part (30), a first electrode (63) on the first jaw part (30) and a second electrode (64) on the first jaw part (30). The second electrode (64) is electrically insulated from the first electrode (63). There is no electrode arranged on the second jaw part (40).