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ArticleFrontiers in digital health2025

The impact of tele-expertise in oncology: current state and future perspectives.

Pierre Heudel, Mona Amini-Adle, Julien Anriot, Gualter Vaz, Claire Laine, Aline Desoutter, Hugo Crochet

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Article in Frontiers in digital health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Digital oncology interventions and equity: a scoping review of design strategies to address cancer disparities.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Pierre Heudel *Department of Medical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.
Mona Amini-Adle *Department of Medical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.
Julien Anriot *Department of Medical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.
Gualter Vaz *Department of Surgical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.
Claire Laine *Department of Surgical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.
Aline Desoutter *Department of Surgical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.
Hugo Crochet *Department of Information Systems and Data Management, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Tele-expertise, the asynchronous exchange of medical expertise via secured digital platforms, is revolutionizing healthcare delivery. By overcoming geographical and logistical barriers, it enables timely access to specialized care and supports multidisciplinary decision-making, particularly in oncology. Its adoption has accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic and regulatory changes, improving patient outcomes by facilitating efficient diagnosis and treatment. Materials and methods: An anaysis of peer-reviewed studies published in the past decade was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library. The inclusion criteria focused on studies evaluating tele-expertise for remote consultations, imaging interpretation, pathology evaluation, and multidisciplinary tumor boards. Methodological quality, including study design, sample size, and reliability of outcomes, was assessed. Cross-referencing and manual searches were performed to ensure comprehensive coverage. Results: The review demonstrated that tele-expertise improves access to specialized consultations, enhances diagnostic accuracy, and expedites clinical decision-making. Applications in oncology include remote imaging interpretation and support for multidisciplinary teams. Challenges identified include the transmission of large imaging files, the need for secure and robust IT infrastructure, and training healthcare providers. Ethical considerations, such as data privacy and medical liability, remain key barriers. Conclusion: Tele-expertise is transforming healthcare by enabling equitable access to specialized care and fostering collaboration in oncology. Addressing challenges related to infrastructure, training, and ethical issues is critical to maximizing its potential. The integration of AI and further advancements in telemedicine platforms will enhance its role in delivering high-quality, timely care globally.

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cancerdigital healthteledermatologytele-expertisetelemedicinetelepathology

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PMID40949314
PMCPMC12426277

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