Dr. Hickman Is Easing The Concerns Surrounding The Cost Of A Vasectomy Reversal

Dr. Mark Hickman from Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversals in New Braunfels, Texas, is advising those who’ve already undergone the family planning procedure about the cost to reverse a vasectomy.

Vasectomy reversals have a significant stigma attached to them as they were considered to be either too expensive or ineffective. There were also stories of some reversal procedures going awry and causing the patient irreversible damage. However, with advances in modern medicine and with the introduction of microsurgery, the options to reverse a vasectomy available today are completely safe, do what they promise, and manage to achieve their goals at extremely affordable prices.

Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversals’ Dr. Mark Hickman uses his years of experience in laparoscopic (minimally invasive telescopic) surgery to give his patients exceptional results. As an expert in laparoscopic procedures, he even teaches minimally invasive techniques to other surgeons. He has also invented several surgical instruments and has been awarded a US patent and is recognized as a contributor to several other important minimally invasive patents. Some publications have even called Dr. Hickman’s work a vasectomy reversal ministry.

During the vasectomy reversal procedure, Dr. Hickman performs a microsurgical repair of the vas deferens with a powerful operating microscope and fine nylon suture. A typical repair requires 10-15 stitches. The doctor says on his website that his goal is to create direct and careful alignment of the lumen of the two ends of the vas and a watertight closure for a higher success rate. After the procedure, a sample of fluid from the testicular end of the vas deferens is placed on a glass slide and examined under a laboratory microscope. Since the testicle continues to produce sperm after a vasectomy, the fluid from the vas deferens could contain sperm. Three possible situations may be encountered when examining the fluid sample.

The first and best situation is that the fluid will contain whole sperm. The second possible scenario, and more common, is that the fluid is thin and contains only sperm parts or no whole sperm. The third is that the fluid is thick, pasty, and contains no sperm. The last scenario indicates that the vas is obstructed at two levels - at the vasectomy site and by rupture of the tube in the epididymis. The solution for this contingency is to perform a Vasoepididymostomy, a microscopic invagination of the epididymal tube into the lumen of the vas deferens using 10-0 nylon sutures. There is no additional cost if both repairs must be done during vasectomy reversals.

Dr. Hickman talks about the fears surrounding vasectomy reversals by saying, “If you are worried about the vasectomy reversal cost, safety, and effectiveness, you are not being overly skeptical or phobic. There have been some legitimate concerns over the years that prevented those who’ve had a vasectomy from undertaking a reversal that could give them the gift of fatherhood again and dramatically alter their life. However, these fears are a thing of the past as medicine has moved beyond those uncertain times and today microsurgery has reached a level of maturity that allows us to give you a 100% guarantee of the effectiveness of the procedure. Microsurgery techniques are well suited to the needs of the vasectomy reversal procedure. Even if there are complications during the surgery, we also have the solutions to those problems ready to go once they are detected. There is nothing to worry about and with my experience and expertise, you are placing your reproductive health in the right hands. So give Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversals in New Braunfels, Texas, a call today and book an appointment to experience the joy of bringing a new life into this world once again.”

The center offers vasectomy reversal surgery in two packages. The microsurgical vasectomy reversal package for $3300 includes local anesthesia and an oral sedative. The package that costs $4200 includes IV sedation that is administered by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist. Both microsurgical options are all-inclusive with no hidden fees.