Dr. Mark Hickman Is Explaining His Microsurgical Process To Reverse A Vasectomy

Vasectomy reversal surgeron Dr. Mark Hickman is sharing his revolutionary microsurgical technique for reliable and affordable vasectomy reversals.

As a highly skilled microsurgical surgeon, Dr. Hickman has decades of experience focused solely on the practice of reversing vasectomies. He uses his knowledge as a pioneer in the field of microsurgery to make vasectomy reversals affordable for countless Americans from all walks of life who need them to experience the joy of parenthood once again. Thanked repeatedly by the families he has helped over the years, Dr. Hickman attributes his passion for reversing vasectomies to his strong beliefs as a Christian man.

“I am a man of God,” says Dr. Hickman. “I believe that many men and families are given the wrong information about the benefits of the vasectomy procedure and the severe accompanying side effects are hidden from them. Many of my male patients complain about the male fog and yearn for a return to their virile days. Those with families of their own also realize just how precious the gift of life is and insist on sharing that privilege with their loved ones once again. To everyone who comes through the doors of my medical practice in New Braunfels, I give the guidance and help they need to make a new addition to their family.”

Dr. Hickman’s record as a vasectomy reversal surgeon speaks for itself. As a child, he had a calling to become a physician which he achieved by receiving his medical degree at the tender age of 23 from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He followed that up with extensive training in general surgery residence at the University of Texas for five additional years. It was during this time that he was introduced to microsurgery with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons which he recognized as the future of surgery.

Today, he is credited with the invention of several surgical instruments, has been awarded a US patent, and is recognized as a contributor to several other important minimally invasive patents. He is also often invited to teach his minimally invasive techniques to other surgeons around the United States. It is this experience and keen insight into microsurgery that Dr. Hickman has applied to revolutionizing how the vasectomy reversal procedure is performed.

To reverse a vasectomy, Dr. Hickman performs a microsurgical repair of the vas deferens with a powerful operating microscope and fine nylon suture that is much finer than human hair. A typical repair requires 10-15 stitches. The 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. Following the surgery, 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.

“There are 3 possible situations that may be encountered when examining the fluid sample,” says Dr. Hickman. “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. This last phenomenon usually means that there is an obstruction called an epididymal blowout. This means that the vas is obstructed at two levels; at the vasectomy site and by rupture of the tube in the epididymis. So, in addition to the vasovasostomy, a vasoepididyostomy must be performed. In that case, the cost of the extra procedure is covered by the initial payment.”

Dr. Hickman offers two all-inclusive affordable options. The microsurgical vasectomy reversal cost option of $3,300 includes local anesthesia and an oral sedative. The $4,200 offer is performed under IV sedation and is administered by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist. Both microsurgical options are all-inclusive with no hidden fees.

Readers are urged to book an appointment with Dr. Hickman by contacting Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversals in New Braunfels at (830) 660-0600.