Gregor Mikuz

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Gregor Mikuz is a pathologist whose work has significantly shaped the understanding of telepathology and its practical implementation in clinical settings. His key research areas include the cost-effectiveness of telemedicine, particularly in remote or underserved regions, and the optimization of pathology services through digital technologies. Mikuz’s major contribution is a seminal cost comparison study, published in 2003, which analyzed the economic viability of a dynamic, robotic telepathology service for intraoperative frozen sections against a once-weekly visiting pathologist service at Reutte Hospital in Tyrol. This work, cited 14 times, provided critical evidence that telepathology could be a financially sustainable alternative to traditional on-site consultations, especially for small, isolated hospitals. By demonstrating that remote pathology services could reduce travel costs and improve turnaround times without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy, Mikuz laid foundational groundwork for the broader adoption of telemedicine in pathology. His research has been instrumental in guiding healthcare administrators and policymakers in resource allocation, making him a notable figure in the field of digital pathology and rural healthcare delivery.