A surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a handle assembly,anendoscopic portion, a pair of jaw members, and a plurality of staples. Theendoscopicportion defines a longitudinal axis. The pair of jaw members is disposedadjacent a distalend of the endoscopic portion and extends generally distally therefrom. Eachof the jawmembers is longitudinally curved with respect to the longitudinal axis. Atleast one ofthe jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open positionand anapproximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The plurality ofstaples isdisposed at least partially within a second jaw member. Each of the staplesincludes apair of legs depending from a backspan. Each leg includes a staple tipdefining a firstangle al between about 25° and about 35°.