Abstract: There is provided a forcepts providing for positive and rapid ligation in surgery. The forceps comprises a manual actuator, a grasping members connected to the actuator through a body member and including two grasping members adapted to open or close in response to the corresponding action of the actuator, and a suture guide stationary with respect to the body member or either one of the grasping members, the suture guide being adapted to engage a suture and guide it to a space within reach of the grasping members.