This invention relates to high-frequency 
ablation of tissue in the body using a cooled high-frequency 
electrode connected to a 
high frequency generator including a computer graphic 
control system and an 
automatic controller for control the 
signal output from the generator, and adapted to display on a real time graphic display a measured parameter related to the 
ablation process and visually monitor the variation of the parameter of the 
signal output that is controlled by the controller during the 
ablation process. In one example, one or more measured parameters are displayed simultaneously to visually interpret the relation of their variation and values. In one example, the displayed one or more parameters can be taken from the 
list of measured 
voltage, current, power, impedance, 
electrode temperature, and 
tissue temperature related to the ablation process. The graphic display gives the clinician an instantaneous and intuitive feeling for the dynamics and stability of the ablation process for safety and control. This invention relates to monitoring and controlling multiple ground pads to optimally carry return currents during high-frequency 
tissue ablation, and to prevent of ground-pad 
skin burns. This invention relates to the use of 
ultrasound imaging intraoperatively during a 
tissue ablation procedure. This invention relates to the use of 
nerve stimulation and blocking during a 
tissue ablation procedure.