A loop electrode comprising a shaft and handle associated therewith, the shaft consisting of an inner shaft (2) and an outer shaft (3). The inner shaft (2) is permanently connected to the handle and the outer shaft (3) can be displaced on the inner shaft (2). The inner shaft (2) has a loop (6) comprising a first loop head (8) and a second loop head, the loop (6) comprising the first loop head (8) that can be decoupled from the inner shaft (2).
