#$%^&*AU2008203166B220120823.pdf#####SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMALLY PROFILING RADIOFREQUENCY ELECTRODES ABSTRACT Systems and methods for providing radiofrequency ("RF") energy to a target surgical site are provided. The systems include the use of at least one overlay (202) which is super-imposed over an image of the target surgical site to assist the operator in evaluating parameters for performing the surgical procedure. The disclosure also include methods for creating at least one overlay (202) and for using an overlay (202) in surgical procedures using RF energy.1/17 D AN W A 104 C R L F 118 PL 130 F 102 NV p /100 106 ,,200 RF Z @ @ T --------- 202 -202n FIG. 1