A device and system for removing tissue such as polyps is provided andincludes a tubular member having proximaland distal ends, a snare portion operably extending from within the distal endof the tubular member and including first andsecond electrodes configured to treat tissue therebetween, the snare portionfurther including a cutting member for severing thetreated tissue. The tissue removal device may further include a handle portionoperatively extending from within the proximal endof the tubular member, The handle portion may be configured for operableengagement by a user and the cutting member may extendbetween distal ends of the first and second electrodes.
