Dr. Mark Hickman Stresses that a Vasectomy Can Be Reversed

Dr. Mark Hickman, MD, FACS, a surgeon in New Braunfels, TX, wants to emphasize that he is urging men not to get a vasectomy and for those who have undergone it, he wants to point out that it can be reversed through a minimally invasive procedure. First of all, he is against vasectomy as it is a process of unnaturally blocking the tubes that bring the sperm out of a man’s body as an important part of the process of procreation. As a result of vasectomy, many men have experienced negative emotions when they realized that it is as if they have lost their manhood, leading some of them to suffer from severe depression. Fortunately, Dr. Hickman is capable of performing a microsurgical vasectomy reversal procedure, which is not only minimally invasive but also affordable.

Depression after vasectomy is usually due to regret in undergoing the procedure although many patients have expressed their satisfaction with the procedure because they no longer have to worry about unexpected pregnancies. However, there are some men that were just pressured by their partner to undergo the procedure. In this kind of situation, men are more prone to develop depression and it may even affect their relationship. In other cases, the patient may feel less masculine as a result of the inability to produce children. This change in self-perception may then develop into depression, particularly for those who already have some potential for depression or other mental health disorders even before the procedure.

One of the ways to prevent the onset of male depression after the vasectomy procedure is by undergoing vasectomy reversal. Many patients who have undergone the reversal procedure performed by Dr. Hickman were happy to be able return to their more virile days and the lifting of the “male fog.” Another thing that may cause emotional distress in men after vasectomy is chronic pain and a reversal is the typical treatment to relieve the pain.

Dr. Hickman offers two all-inclusive options. One option has a vasectomy reversal cost of $3,300, inclusive of all other expenses, including local anesthesia and an oral sedative. The other option is available at $4,200, which is performed with the patient under IV sedation that is administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist. Both options are all-inclusive, ensuring that there are no hidden fees.

Dr. Hickman is an expert when it comes to laparoscopic procedures. He has even invented a number of surgical instruments for laparoscopy and has been awarded a US patent. He has also gained recognition as a contributor to a number of important minimally invasive patents. He performs a microsurgical repair of the vas deferens using a powerful operating microscope and fine nylon suture. A small incision is made on each side of the skin of the scrotum and the two ends of the vas deferens are located and free from the scar tissue. Looking through a Zeiss OPMI-MDM operating microscope and using a 10-0 nylon suture, Dr. Hickman performs the repair that will need 10 to 15 stitches. The goal of the procedure is to carefully establish a direct alignment of the lumen of the two ends of the vas and provide a watertight closure.

Dr. Hickman has over 26 years of experience and he has developed the reputation of being a leading minimally invasive surgeon. Having performed more than 1,300 vasectomy reversals and has therefore helped with countless pregnancies. And he has also performed ‘corrections’ for several vasectomy reversals from other providers with a significant degree of success. And he is also committed to providing an affordable all-inclusive vasectomy reversal price. And he wants to stress that vasectomy reversal is not just for men who want to have the capability to beget children once again. Vasectomy reversal has also observed to be helpful in preventing male depression that is due to vasectomy.

Those who are interested in learning more about the affordable vasectomy reversal can check out the Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversals by Dr. Mark Hickman website or contact them on the telephone or through email. They are open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, from Monday to Friday.