Success story: Boosting Efficiency and Precision with SmartReports

Prof. Dr. med. Dominik Nörenberg, MHBA 

Vice Chair of Clinical Operations 

Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 

University Medical Center Mannheim 

"As a radiologist working in a busy and high-quality academic center, I am always looking for ways to enhance my efficiency while maintaining the highest quality in our reports. Since adopting SmartReports, my reporting experience has transformed. The software integrates seamlessly into my daily routine, offering intelligent features that have boosted my efficiency for report creation by 20-30%. 

One of the most impactful features are the structured presets combined with customizable shortcuts. With just a few personalized speech commands, I can easily report on lesions, ensuring my reports are complete and standardized. Additionally, SmartReports offers intelligent shortcuts and automation for repetitive tasks, further simplifying my daily routine. From automatically staging lesions to infoboxes that provide instant access to guidelines without leaving the report, every feature is designed with efficiency in mind. The inclusion of sketch elements also makes it easier to depict complex anatomical structures and staging systems, which is invaluable when handling intricate cases. 

I'm also looking forward to the automatic measurement transfer from the PACS into my reports, which will be available in the new system we're currently migrating to. This will eliminate the need for manually dictating measurements, as they will be transferred instantly into my report with a hyperlink that directly links to the relevant image once we complete the installation of Syngo.Carbon PACS (planned in 2025), this feature, paired with SmartReports' ability to perform calculations such as volumes or scores, will provide another significant boost to my efficiency. 

SmartReports is flexible enough to adapt to various workflow scenarios. Whether I’m working with large studies or just need quick access to reference materials, I can tailor the reporting process to suit my needs. Not only does SmartReports improve accuracy, but it also ensures that every report is comprehensive and precise. 

At our clinic, we use SmartReports daily for a wide range of cases – from routine exams such as pulmonary CTs (including pulmonary embolism and lung cancer screening) to more comprehensive studies (pediatric radiology, cardiovascular radiology and oncologic imaging). For instance, we are reporting over 700 prostate MRIs and 700 cardiac CTs annually using this tool. 

For anyone in the radiology field looking for a reporting solution that blends efficiency with precision, SmartReports is a game-changer. It has become an invaluable tool in my reporting routine, allowing me to work faster without ever compromising the quality of my work and will boost efficiency even more in a deeply integrated PACS environment."