| abstract |
A prosthetic corporal cavernosal structure (PCCS) for use in penile reconstruction, for the correction of developmental defects, for postoperative reconstruction, and for reconstructive preprosthetic surgery. The prosthetic corporal cavernosal structure (PCCS) comprises live cells seeded onto pre-formed shaped structure which may be biodegradable. The live cells may comprise smooth muscle cells such as corporal cavernosal cells, and the prosthetic corporal cavernosal structure (PCCS) for use in reconstructive surgery may be constructed of polyglycolic acid. The implant structure is applicable to use for the regeneration and reconstruction or augmentation of semirigid erectile members of the body such as the penis, and the clitoris. The prosthetic corporal cavernosal structure (PCCS) may be a composite prosthetic corporal cavernosal structure (PCCS) comprising additional anchoring and strengthening elements for anchoring or changing the structural strength of said composite prosthetic corporal cavernosal structure (PCCS). |