Use of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for archiving endoscopy recordings of infertility patients

RAČANSKÁ, Eva, Pavel VENTRUBA and Martin PETRENKO. Use of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for archiving endoscopy recordings of infertility patients. In Abstract book of XIX.World Congress on Fertlity & Sterility. Durban, South Africa, 2007, p. 211.

Basic information

• Original name: Use of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for archiving endoscopy recordings of infertility patients
• Name in Czech: Využití PACS pro archivaci záznamů z endoskopických operací
• Name (in English): Use of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for archiving endoscopy recordings of infertility patients
• Authors: RAČANSKÁ, Eva, Pavel VENTRUBA and Martin PETRENKO.
• Edition: Durban, South Africa, Abstract book of XIX.World Congress on Fertlity & Sterility, p. 211-211, 2007.

Other information

• Type of outcome: Proceedings paper
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Organization unit: Faculty of Medicine
• Keywords in English: PACS; Endoscopy
• Tags: endoscopy, PACS
• Tags: International impact

Abstract

We have archived through PACS over 1000 recordings since September 2005. Digital recordings are of a much higher quality than analogue ones and risk of their loss is very low. Recordings of infertility patients represent a large group of performed surgeries. In combination with the second-look laparoscopy, they are used for the treatment evaluation, especially in case of GnRH analogue therapy and help to plan the follow-up therapy. Attending physician can look up patient’s endoscopy recording and discuss and outline the treatment strategy. Tutorial database contains 150 gynecology cases with complete patient’s report, is anonymous and designed for students of all branches of medicine. Discussion Introduction of PACS into gynecology has brought in many benefits. Important findings of all endoscopic surgeries are safely archived and can be further processed and used for the effective treatment of infertility patients. Archived files are important for the research or forensic purposes. Hospital PACS is a great source of an educational material and the option of anonymization makes the images accessible for medical students.