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Hermann Herbst^1,2, Kolja Pocha^3,4

¹Department of Pathology, Vivantes Hospitals Berlin, Berlin, Germany. hermann.herbst@vivantes.de.

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Summary

Digital pathology innovations enhance laboratory efficiency and safety. Automated systems streamline histological workflows, improving accuracy and reducing manual errors in pathology processes.

Keywords:

Archiving Collaborative robotics Digital pathology Pre-analytics Tissue processing

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Area of Science:

Pathology
Laboratory Medicine
Digital Health

Background:

Pathology laboratories have undergone significant technical advancements over the last two decades.
Innovations focus on standardizing processes and improving occupational safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the impact of digital technologies on histological workflows.
To demonstrate how these technologies enhance efficiency and accuracy in pathology.

Main Methods:

Implementation of digital order entry and tracking systems for histological applications.
Automation of key laboratory processes including sampling, processing, embedding, microtomy, and slide printing.
Digitally supported archiving of tissue blocks and slides.

Main Results:

Digital systems facilitate secure transportation and streamlined workflows.
Automation replaces time-consuming and error-prone manual steps.
Technologies are well-suited for generating digital histological sections.

Conclusions:

Digital technologies offer promising solutions for modern pathology.
These advancements significantly improve efficiency and accuracy in pathology workflows.
The adoption of digital solutions supports the transition to digital pathology.