Dr. Mark Hickman from New Braunfels Is on a Mission to Make the Vasectomy Reversal Procedure Affordable

Dr. Mark Hickman from Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversals in New Braunfels, Texas, is helping men across the country who have undergone a vasectomy get another chance at fatherhood. The doctor offers affordable vasectomy reversal procedures that rely on the advancements in laparoscopic surgery to deliver assured results in an all-inclusive package.

Dr. Mark Hickman has dedicated his life to helping families who may have come to regret their choice of opting for the male birth control procedure. As a devout Christian, Dr. Mark Hickman says that his faith guides him to use his specialized skills in microsurgery to help men who he believes have been led astray by society’s false promises. Thus, his practice in New Braunfels has transcended being just a medical services provider and is, in fact, now a movement that helps him fulfill his life’s mission.

While talking about the beliefs underpinning his work, Dr. Mark Hickman says, “As I mentioned in my 2012 interview for LifeSite, I revere the teachings of the Humanae Vitae, the 1969 papal encyclical bestowed upon us by Pope Paul VI. It laid out the church’s edict on sexuality, parenthood, and myriad other topics by viewing them through the lens of Christian morals. I am especially fond of how it took a stance on the sanctity of life and rejected the practice of artificial contraception. While it is true that the Humanae Vitae was seen as extremely radical at the time and has stirred up a fair amount of controversy since its publication, my belief in its teachings, which I take to be the word of God, is unwavering. So, I’ve taken my experience and knowledge in the field of microsurgery to, in my own humble way, help men and their families live in tune with its creed.”

Dr. Hickman uses cutting-edge laparoscopic techniques to increase the reliability of the vasectomy reversal procedure, cut down on the surgery and recovery time for the patient, and reduce the price of the procedure to a point that it is affordable for most American families. The doctor’s formula yielded such immense dividends at his New Braunfels practice that he completed over 1000 vasectomy reversal procedures within the first four years of opening his doors to patients, performing an average of 7 to 8 procedures every day.

During the vasovasostomy, the scientific name for the vasectomy reversal procedure, Dr. Hickman performs a microsurgical repair of the vas deferens with a powerful operating microscope and fine nylon suture using just 10 to 15 stitches. After the repair, a direct alignment is created between the two ends of the vas deferens which were severed during the original vasectomy. The use of laparoscopic surgical methods ensures that the reconnection of the vas deferens is as watertight as possible leading to higher vasectomy reversal success rates.

Following the procedure, a sample of fluid is taken from the testicular end of the vas deferens and is examined for the presence of sperm. In case whole sperm is not present in the fluid, the exact problem will be identified and, if needed, a vasoepididymostomy will be performed. Due to Dr. Hickman’s insistence on the procedure’s affordability and to offer his patients complete peace of mind, the center does not levy an extra charge for the vasoepididymostomy. The cost of the additional repair, in case it is necessary, is a part of the all-inclusive package.

Dr. Mark Hickman, apart from being the head of one of the most prominent vasectomy reversal ministries in the country, is also a member of the Apostolate Board for the North American Province of the Missionaries of the Holy Family. He has served on the Board of Directors of TIPHER (The Institute for Public Education, Health, and Research), a non-profit organization that serves the community with multiple programs for the disadvantaged such as a soup kitchen, diabetes education, GED classes, and a charitable medical/dental clinic.

Readers can contact Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversals by Dr. Mark Hickman at (830) 660-0600 to book an appointment.