The present invention relates to a forceps construction, comprising: a forceps frame having a distal end, the distal end comprising a first extension and a second extension, the first extension and the second extension extending in distal direction from a main part of the forceps frame, a firstjaw element rotatably mounted on the first extension, a second jaw element rotatably mounted on the second extension, an actuation assembly connected to the first jaw element and the second jaw element to rotate the first jaw element and the second jaw element with respect to the forceps frame. The present invention further relates to a surgical instrument, for example a surgical instrument for minimally invasive surgery.
