University Hospital Utrecht

Dutch pathology department among the first in the world to review histology cases for primary diagnostics digitally

In 2016, pathologists at University Hospital Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) in the Netherlands became among the first in the world to review histology cases for primary diagnostics digitally. The completely paper- and glass slide-free pathology review workflow, enabled by Sectra Pathology PACS, provides the pathologists with access to both digital pathology and radiology images as well as patient information from a single workstation.

In this video, specialists from UMC Utrecht show how the digitization of its pathology department ensures enhanced collaboration with the radiology department, as well as quicker and more reliable diagnoses for the patients. This process is a huge step forward for future cancer care.

Specialists speaking:

  • Dr. Wouter Veldhuis, Radiologist at UMC Utrecht
  • Prof. Paul van Diest, Head of the Department of Pathology at UMC Utrecht
  • Niels Wijdogen, New Business Development Director Digital Pathology at Sectra

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