Abstract: A rotatable bipolar forceps for clamping and coagulating tissue includes a body portion and an electrode which is selectively removable from the body portion. The forceps further includes at least one handle attached to the body portion for imparting movement to a shaft which causes the jaws to move from a first open position wherein the jaws are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second clamping position wherein the jaws cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. A rotating member rotates the electrode and the jaws relative to a longitudinal axis disposed through the body portion and releasably couples the electrode to the housing.