JOURNAL ARTICLE

Re: Urology in the digital age: The power of telemedicine, Urologia. 2025 Jul 16:3915603251356555. Past, present, and future roles for uropathologists in telemedicine.

  • Published In: Urologia Journal, 2026, v. 93, n. 1. P. 137 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Montironi, Rodolfo; Cimadamore, Alessia; Lopez-Beltran, Antonio; Cheng, Liang 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolution and integration of telemedicine and telepathology within urology, highlighting the contributions of uropathologists in this field. It discusses the historical development of telemedicine technologies, beginning in the 1980s with teleECG systems, and the subsequent advancements in uropathology, including the use of virtual microscopy and fluorescence confocal microscopy (FCM) for real-time analysis of tissue samples. The authors emphasize the collaborative role of uropathologists in diagnostic and therapeutic processes, particularly in enhancing patient care through rapid reporting and decision-making. Looking ahead, the article suggests that future developments in telemedicine will further incorporate uropathology, leveraging artificial intelligence and robotics to improve healthcare delivery. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Urologia Journal. 2026/02, Vol. 93, Issue 1, p137
  • Document Type:Letter
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0391-5603
  • DOI:10.1177/03915603251380040
  • Accession Number:191147522
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