Does BTC transect?

I had open RNY through BTC Ohio. I am wondering if I was transected. I am pretty sure they do all their surgeries the same way. I checked the website, and this is what it says: "The stomach is completely separated into two parts using a cutting surgical stapler and oversewing. The upper part forms a small pouch, holding approximately 30 cc or 1 fluid ounce, which will receive food." The cutting surgical STAPLER part is what confuses me... So, are BTC patients actually stapled or are we considered transected? Thanks in advance for your help!

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