A forceps includes a housing having one or more shaft members extending therefrom configured to support an end effector assembly at a distal end thereof. The end effector includes first and second pivotable jaw members each having first and second plates associated therewith. The first plates of the first and second jaw members are adapted to connect to an electrosurgical generator such that, upon activation thereof, the first plates energize tissue disposed therebetween. A knife assembly is operably associated with the housing and is configured to advance a knife through a knife channel defined through the first and second plates.
