Multiple risk factors exist that predispose patients to ALs. These risk factors should be considered before and during the surgical care of colorectal patients.

Half of the testicles had gross abnormalities after mesh repair versus none in the control and Shouldice dogs. Although all vasograms were patent, vasal luminal size was significantly decreased with a marked soft tissue foreign body reaction identified after mesh repair. A traumatic neuroma was identified suggesting nerve entrapment in the fibrotic mesh reaction, which may account for post-operative pain seen in some patients. Marlex mesh may adversely affect spermatic cord structure and function and further work is required to fully elucidate its effects.

Laparoscopic surgery decreased the risk of DT after prophylactic colectomy in patients with FAP.