During surgical procedures, bipolar forceps are frequently employed to coagulate and close blood vessels. Bipolar forceps, as opposed to monopolar forceps, have both tips connected to the electrical circuit, reducing the possibility of inadvertent tissue damage. An "angled" bipolar forcep implies that, in some surgical situations, the forceps' tips are angled rather than straight to improve access or maneuverability. Depending on the forceps' particular design and intended purpose, the angle may change.
