Digital transformation of pathology - the European Society of Pathology expert opinion paper

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00179906%3A_____%2F25%3A10498103" target="_blank" >RIV/00179906:_____/25:10498103 - isvavai.cz</a>

Alternative codes found

RIV/00216208:11150/25:10498103

Result on the web

<a href="https://verso.is.cuni.cz/pub/verso.fpl?fname=obd_publikace_handle&handle=pjPod2t8xV" target="_blank" >https://verso.is.cuni.cz/pub/verso.fpl?fname=obd_publikace_handle&handle=pjPod2t8xV</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00428-025-04090-w" target="_blank" >10.1007/s00428-025-04090-w</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Digital transformation of pathology - the European Society of Pathology expert opinion paper

Original language description

An expert group mandated by the European Society of Pathology (ESP) outlines its recommendations on the digital transformation of pathology departments, aiming to facilitate the acquisition of resources for better patient care. This statement is directed at pathology professionals, offering guidance for the safe implementation of digital pathology while emphasizing the necessity of standardization, quality control, and sustainability. Digital pathology involves automating and standardizing laboratory workflows to produce high-quality whole slide images (WSIs), which are crucial for diagnosis, research, and education. A successful digital transformation requires a multidisciplinary approach, significant investment in human, structural, and informatic resources, and progressive adaptation of laboratory workflows. Key components include robust infrastructure; continuous training; and clear policies for hardware renewal, data storage, and interoperability. The transition demands attention to quality and production control, ensuring efficient WSI generation and timely diagnostic reporting. ESP strongly recommends that pathology departments, supported by funding organizations, start to prioritize digital transformation as a step toward improved patient care and in alignment with global healthcare initiatives. Collaboration, investment, and adherence to quality standards are critical to benefiting the most the full potential of digital pathology.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

30109 - Pathology

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Virchows Archiv

ISSN

0945-6317

e-ISSN

1432-2307

Volume of the periodical

487

Issue of the periodical within the volume

5

Country of publishing house

DE - GERMANY

Number of pages

11

Pages from-to

971-981

UT code for WoS article

001456455100001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105001523187