. . "Step 1010 involves encasing a proximal portion of the second insulating sleeve within a shield of electrically conductive material, such as a cylinder of stainless steel or other metal, as previously described herein. [0238]FIG. 35 schematically represents a series of steps involved in a method of making an electrosurgical probe of the present invention, wherein step 1100 involves providing a shaf" . .