A sterile disposable bipolar ablation needle (the needle) comprising an exposed outer electrode and an inner electrode is described. The needle can also include an insulating layer disposed between the inner electrode and the outer electrode. The needle can further include a first exposed region of the needle disposed near a proximate end of the needle, the first exposed region including a first exposed portion of the inner electrode and a first exposed portion of the outer electrode, the first exposed region constructed to provide contact to a connector, and a second exposed region of the needle disposed near a distal end of the needle. A stylet can be provided for use with the needle and a sterile cover can be provided to cover the needle and maintain sterility of the needle and the stylet.
