An exemplary surgical apparatus includes a surgical apparatus comprising: an end effector； and a handle operationally connected to said end effector, said handle including a trigger and a mode button； wherein said mode button is first in a neutral position in which actuation of said trigger causes said end effector to move to a clamped configuration； wherein said mode button is movable laterally to a second position in which actuation of said trigger causes said end effector to deploy staples； and wherein said trigger is rotatable about said mode button.
