KIMS commissions Odisha’s first advanced digital pathology scanner for faster and more accurate diagnosis

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 27, 2025

In a significant advancement in precision diagnostics, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, on Thursday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Digital Pathology Scanner at the Department of Pathology, KIMS. This marks the first installation of such equipment in Odisha, positioning KIMS as one of the few institutions in India to fully integrate digitized pathology into routine diagnostic and clinical services.

The newly installed SG60 Digital Pathology Scanner is set to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency across various medical conditions. By enabling rapid digitization and automated slide analysis, the equipment is expected to reduce turnaround times, particularly for cancer diagnoses, facilitating quicker treatment initiation for patients. Digital slides are created by capturing high-resolution images of glass slides using a scanning device. These images can then be viewed on computer screens or mobile devices and shared across networks via specialized digital pathology software applications.

Institutions that have adopted similar digital platforms have reported efficiency improvements of up to 15-20% per case, thanks to reduced manual handling and streamlined workflows. The new scanner will also significantly improve laboratory workflow and connectivity between teams, while enabling faster turnaround times, especially in complex cancer cases. It will allow for quicker patient referrals between institutions or across pathology networks, ensuring access to expert advice and second opinions.

In addition to benefiting patients, the scanner will foster better multidisciplinary collaboration and make remote consultations possible. The system is also expected to enhance medical education, offering medical students a comprehensive spectrum of histopathology learning for both undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as supporting external quality assurance (EQA).

Furthermore, the new scanner sets the stage for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnostic services, which has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry. The convergence of AI and digital pathology is poised to reshape the way diagnoses are made and treatments are initiated.

Designed for high-throughput performance, the SG60 offers parallel batch scanning, “load-and-walk-away” operation, and high-resolution whole-slide imaging. This allows pathology laboratories to process large volumes of histology samples efficiently while maintaining exceptional image clarity and diagnostic accuracy.