Patient Case Studies

American Musician Finds New Love and Reversal in Australia

Drummer and guitarist Mark was a long way from home when he found himself in front of Dr Lekich. Mark had left his previous life (& ex wife!) behind him in America. His ex wife never wanted kids, so Mark agreed to have a vasectomy, a decision he eventually regretted.

25 Year Old Regretfully Seeking Vasectomy Reversal

A 25 year old young man presented to Dr Lekich with his partner of 3 years. Within 6 months of starting their relationship he had undergone a vasectomy procedure at the age of 22 at another clinic. The patient and his partner presented to Dr Lekich to discuss a vasectomy reversal, and both were emotionally distraught. 

Watch Matt 'Shieldsy' sing about his disastrous sperm sample delivery in 'Specimen Jar'

Dr Lekich managed to perform a successful reversal for Matt aged 50 (17 years post vasectomy) and after a disastrously funny delivery of his sperm sample, Julia fell pregnant 2 and a half months later with Ruby. Matt calls his new daughter “an amazingly bright spark” who at just 2 years of age will say things like “I like you Daddy. You make me so happy.”

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LEAVES MAN W/OUT SPERM COUNT, NOW FERTILE & WITH BABY

Dr Lekich performed a complex bypass epididymovasostomy (BEV) microsurgery on a 38-year-old male patient who presented to Dr Lekich, after being told by IVF doctors and a urologist that he had a zero sperm count without any obvious cause. Seven years earlier he had a motorcycle accident with severe trauma to his scrotum.

Patient Interview video

Part 1 - Patient Interview with Benno, Donna & Baby Rocco

16 years ago, Benno had a simple vasectomy performed with a GP after having two children from a previous relationship. 8 years later he decided that he would like to grow his family and to have a Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversal (performed by Dr Lekich). Now that his family is complete, Benno has elected to undergo another vasectomy - the Metrocentre way, performed by Dr Lekich.

Vasectomy Procedure Video

Part 2 - Benno's Vasectomy Procedure by Dr Lekich

16 years ago, Benno had a simple vasectomy performed with a GP after having two children from a previous relationship. 8 years later he decided that he would like to grow his family and to have a Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversal (performed by Dr Lekich). Now that his family is complete, Benno has elected to undergo another vasectomy - the Metrocentre way, performed by Dr Lekich.

Post Operative Considerations video

Part 3 - Dr Lekich Explains Post Operative Considerations

16 years ago, Benno had a simple vasectomy performed with a GP after having two children from a previous relationship. 8 years later he decided that he would like to grow his family and to have a Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversal (performed by Dr Lekich). Now that his family is complete, Benno has elected to undergo another vasectomy - the Metrocentre way, performed by Dr Lekich.

CHANGES IN CIRCUMSTANCES MADE EASIER WITH VASECTOMY & REVERSALS ‘THE METROCENTRE WAY’

Shane had a simple vasectomy 16 years ago, after the birth of his first son. 10 years later Shane met his new partner and they decided they would like more children. Shane then had a microsurgical vasectomy reversal by Dr Lekich and successfully fathered 2 daughters who are now 6 and 2 yo. Upon completing their family, Shane has now returned for a vasectomy The Metrocentre Way

Metrocentre video case study

GEOFF SPEAKS OPENLY ABOUT HIS DECISION TO HAVE A VASECTOMY

After 14 years of marriage with two healthy and happy children, Geoff and his wife decided it was time for him to undergo a vasectomy.  Geoff shares openly about his fears and motivating factors in making this decision, as well as his experience of the procedure itself.

A 25 year old young man presented to Dr Lekich with his partner of 3 years. Within 6 months of starting their relationship he had undergone a vasectomy procedure at the age of 22 at another clinic.

The patient and his partner presented to Dr Lekich to discuss a vasectomy reversal and both were emotionally distraught. For the last two and a half years they considered this the worst decision of their lives. The pair sadly described the original vasectomy consultation as lasting only 5 minutes in length and they regret not having had counselling prior to their original vasectomy.

Not all couples need counselling before undergoing a procedure, however, it is important for the Doctor to feel reassured that the couple have had adequate emotional preparation in their decision making, especially when they are so young and have not already had any children.

Change of circumstances is another reason why The Metrocentre Vasectomy is a great option for patients, being the most reversible vasectomy and offering the most desirable outcome should life circumstances and decisions change.

This 25 year old patient has recently undergone a microsurgical vasectomy reversal procedure with Dr Lekich. Last month we received test results to say that his sperm count has returned to normal and the couple can now start trying for a family.

A male patient presented at the age of 38 to Dr Lekich, after being told by IVF doctors and a urologist that he had a zero sperm count without any obvious cause. Seven years earlier he had a motorcycle accident with severe trauma to his scrotum.

Following an ultrasound scan of the scrotum at the first consultation, Dr Lekich could see evidence of damage to his epididymis on both the right and left testicles. The epididymis are the fine collecting tubules of sperm coming off the testicle.

After a full discussion of the ultrasound findings and the very complex bypass micro surgery technique, which is possible through the pioneering work of Professor Earl Owen, the patient proceeded to day surgery with Dr Lekich in April of 2012.

Sperm counts consistently increased and the patient was still advised by an IVF clinic they could not fall pregnant.
The patient fathered a child naturally with another partner six years later notifying Dr Lekich with a baby photo as promised.

It’s not every day we can listen to a detailed account of a man rushing to create and deliver a sperm sample. In the case of Matt ‘Shieldsy’ though, nothing is off the record, even the parts that were “crusted all over my face.”

At the age of 33 and after fathering 3 children, Matt swore no matter what happened in his life, he would never have any more children. In his words however “you never know what life will throw up at you,” and after a divorce he moved to a country town, where his dog was hit by a car and needed an emergency vet.

There he found Dr Julia, where it was “love at first mangled dog leg.” Soon enough Julia wished to have children and opted to receive IVF treatment despite Matt being open for a reversal. They found the treatments to be “an emotional and physical rollercoaster” for Julia, constantly injecting herself for the treatment, and Matt undergoing a TESA surgery to extract his sperm. After 2 failed rounds, they received a letter detailing they were out of eggs, blastocysts, and sperm in storage.

Losing confidence with IVF, they switched tactics to a reversal and discovered Metrocentre. Dr Lekich managed to perform a successful reversal for Matt aged 50 (17 years post vasectomy) and after a disastrously funny delivery of his sperm sample, Julia fell pregnant 2 and a half months later with Ruby. Matt calls his new daughter “an amazingly bright spark” who at just 2 years of age will say things like “I like you Daddy. You make me so happy.”

Unfortunately, when trying for a second pregnancy there were no results initially as Matt’s sample was no longer showing sperm. However, Dr Lekich was happy to accommodate Matt for a revision surgery with no out-of-pocket costs for the doctor’s fee. After the revision surgery Matt was “firing on all cylinders again” and the couple continue trying for another pregnancy.

After 3 previous children, Matt can reflect on how fast time will go and how much more knowledge he has as an older father. Aside from being in a better place financially and personally, he doesn’t devote energy toward superficial things, and can slow down to appreciate every moment of raising Ruby. Matt believes Ruby is an “absolute blessing” and is so grateful that she came to exist from meeting Dr Lekich and his dog having the misfortune of being run over by a car.

As for the dog, “The three-legged wonder dog, Hunny, is still with us too and is so good with Ruby.”

Archie newborn

Drummer and guitarist Mark was a long way from home when he found himself in front of Dr Lekich. Mark had left his previous life (& ex wife!) behind him in America. His ex wife never wanted kids, so Mark agreed to have a vasectomy, a decision he eventually regretted.

Mark decided on a whim to pursue a drumming gig he had auditioned for a few years prior. As fate would have it, the agency still hired him based on that audition, and Mark found himself on a four-month long cruise in the Mediterranean.

Mark recounts, “Lo and behold I met a gorgeous Australian dancer and we fell in love, and we have been together ever since. I left America and started a new life in Australia.”

The only speed bump with the new family was of course Mark’s previous vasectomy. The couple decided not to go with IVF or any other fertility options and went straight for a reversal. Mark researched online and dived down the rabbit hole of vasectomy reversals, eventually stumbling upon Dr Lekich.

This being 2010 or 2011, they couldn’t find “many places that even offered a vasectomy reversal and by all appearances and accounts, Dr. Lekich is THE guy.”

The procedure went smoothly, and the couple welcomed a beautiful baby boy named Archie. Mark says that being a father is just how everyone describes it, while also being completely different. He continued, “Archie is the light of our life and he continually teaches us that there were and always will be new ways and greater depths to love. He has enriched our lives in every way possible, reframed my priorities, and given us both a purpose beyond ourselves.”

On the subject of more children, Mark’s wife is leaning more towards a yes(!), whereas Mark is happy either way. With a successful reversal, the decision for more children is entirely in the hands of the parents.  No matter what, Archie who is almost 3 years old now will continue to keep them on their toes.

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