LINKÖPING, Sweden, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International
medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company
Sectra (STO: SECT B) has signed a digital pathology
contract with Geneva University Hospital (Hôpitaux Universitaires
de Genève) in Switzerland. A
digital workflow enables pathologists to review and collaborate
around cases in a way that is not possible with a microscope. It
reduces variation and increases efficiency in primary diagnostics,
thereby improving areas such as cancer care.
Geneva University Hospital is the largest of five university
hospitals in Switzerland and
handles approximately 35,000 pathology examinations per
year.
"The digital pathology solution from Sectra is easy to use. Its
robustness is crucial since we use it for primary diagnostics and
handle large volumes. The digital advantages and the possibilities
for integrated diagnostics will enable us to meet future demands
and continue to provide the best possible care for our patients,"
says Professor Laura Rubbia-Brandt,
Head of the Pathology Department at Geneva University Hospital.
With digital images of tissue samples instead of physical glass
slides, pathologists are able to instantly access and share current
and historical images and information between departments and
hospitals. The digital solution provides pathologists with
assistance at critical decision points, such as grading or
performing more precise measurements. It also enables image
analysis, which in turn reduces variation and improves the
precision of tasks such as cell counting. Digital access also
facilitates second opinions, external reading resources, and
specialist consultations.
The solution at Geneva University Hospital is integrated with
the hospital's laboratory information system (LIS). This will
provide pathologists with a complete overview of the patient
history in one application and enables workflow orchestration to
drive the reporting workflow according to sub-specialties, rules,
and priorities. The solution's vendor-neutral approach also gave
Geneva University Hospital the freedom to select the scanner vendor
of their choice.
Sectra's pathology solution is part of its enterprise imaging
offering. It provides a unified strategy for all imaging needs, and
improves patient outcomes while lowering operational costs. The
scalable and modular solution supports the most image-intense
departments-radiology, breast imaging, pathology, cardiology and
orthopaedics. Being built on the same technical platform, customers
can easily extend a departmental solution to create a comprehensive
VNA. Read more about Sectra's enterprise imaging solution and why
Sectra PACS is "Best in KLAS" at
https://www.sectra.com/medical/.
The contract between Geneva University Hospital and Sectra was
signed during the third quarter of the fiscal year.
Meet Sectra at HIMSS and ECR 2020
Sectra's enterprise imaging solution, including digital
pathology, will be showcased at the HIMSS and ECR trade shows.
Visit booth #6248 at HIMSS and #D11 at ECR to learn more about the
solution.
Book a meeting at HIMSS >>
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About Sectra
Sectra assists hospitals throughout the world to enhance the
efficiency of care, and authorities and defense forces in
Europe to protect society's most
sensitive information. Thereby, Sectra contributes to a healthier
and safer society. The company was founded in 1978, has its head
office in Linköping, Sweden, with
direct sales in 19 countries, and operates through partners
worldwide. Sales in the 2018/2019 fiscal year totaled SEK 1,413 million. The Sectra share is quoted on
the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For more information, visit
www.sectra.com.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Torbjörn
Kronander
CEO and President Sectra AB,
+46-(0)705-23-52-27
Marie Ekström Trägårdh
Executive Vice President Sectra AB and President Sectra Imaging IT
Solutions
+46-(0)708-23-56-10
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