#$%^&*AU2010200168B220121206.pdf#####SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH DISSECTING TIP Abstract s A dissecting tip (14) is provided for use with a surgical stapler (10) or instrument. In one embodiment, the dissecting tip (14) is secured to the end effector (12) of a surgical stapler (10), e.g., to the anvil assembly or cartridge assembly. The dissecting tip (14) extends distally from the end effector (12) and is configured to dissect or separate target tissue from certain tissue, e.g., adherent, connective, joined or other tissue.