What Is Surgical Software?

Surgical software is a digital platform that helps hospitals manage surgical instruments, workflows, and compliance with greater accuracy. It supports both SPD and OR teams by replacing manual tasks with smart, connected systems. From instrument tracking and scheduling to compliance checks and analytics, surgical software gives hospitals real-time visibility to:

Improve safety
Reduce delays
Keep surgeries running smoothly

surgical software instrument tracking
Why Tracking Software Is Essential

Why Tracking Software Is Essential

Discover how tracking reduces errors and improves OR workflows.

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How Surgical Software Advances Perioperative Efficiency

How Surgical Software Advances Perioperative Efficiency

Explore how surgical software systems drive greater efficiency across the OR and SPD.

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How Instrument Marking Methods Work

How Instrument Marking Methods Work

Compare marking types for easier instrument identification and scans.

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The Different Types and Benefits of Surgical Software

Manual tracking and scheduling create delays, errors, and compliance gaps. Surgical software replaces those workflows with connected systems that improve visibility, reduce risk, and keep procedures on schedule.

Types of surgical software and their roles:

  • Tracking software provides instrument-level visibility and documentation. 
  • Scheduling tools reduce delays and improve coordination. 
  • Dashboards and analytics support audits, safety checks, and performance improvements.

Benefits of surgical software include:

  • Tracking instruments in real time across departments
  • Preventing delays with coordinated scheduling tools
  • Using data to improve safety and compliance
Using surgical software programs for instrument tracking in a hospital.

Censis Surgical Software Solutions

Censis offers a suite of surgical software tools built to manage instruments, trays, and scheduling from one system. Each solution supports a specific workflow, helping teams work more efficiently across departments.
  • CensiTrac provides full instrument traceability
  • LoanerLink manages vendor trays with built-in tracking
  • Integration with Pegasys supports case scheduling between SPD and OR
  • CensisAI² surfaces real-time insights that improve productivity and reduce tray downtime
Sterile processing technician using Censitrac software for surgical equipment inventory.

Smarter Surgical Scheduling Starts with Integration

Surgical scheduling integration connects the SPD and OR, aligning instrument availability with case schedules. With tools like Pegasys, hospitals reduce delays and improve coordination.

  • Align schedules with instrument readiness
  • Reduce back-and-forth between SPD and OR
  • Improve accuracy and case preparedness
Using software to integrate scheduling with instrument tracking in the sterile processing department and/or operating room.

Why Choose Censis for Surgical Software

Censis helps hospitals streamline surgical workflows, reduce risk, and stay in sync.  Trusted by more than 1,300 hospitals, our industry-leading solutions work together to keep teams connected, efficient, and ready.

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