#$%^&*AU2013204346B220150319.pdf#####SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH DISSECTING TIP ABSTRACT A method of stapling tissue (40) in a surgical site, comprising: separating a target tissue (42) from adjacent tissue using a curved outer surface of a dissecting tip (14) disposed at a distal end of an end effector (12), the target tissue comprising a vessel, and the end effector including a staple cartridge (36) and an anvil assembly (34); and actuating the staple cartridge so as to deploy staples therefrom.