A circular stapler for performing hemorrhoidal operations, the stapler comprising: an anvil (1) and a stapler head (10), the anvil (1) being supported on a shaft (16) and being movable in relation to the stapler head (10) between open and closed positions, wherein the stapler includes at least one displacing rod (23), each of the at least one displacing rods (23) having a first end provided with a hole or hook (22) configured to engage a suture and a second end extending through a body (11) of the stapler.
