A medical device is provided having a means for actuating a pair of
opposing jaw members. The jaw members are movable relative to one another
from a first position, wherein the jaw members are disposed in a spaced
apart relation relative to one another, to a second position, wherein the
jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. An ablation tool is
connected to at least one of the jaws members, such that the jaw members
are capable of conducting ablation energy through the tissue grasped
therebetween.