State-of-the-art surgical logistics: 4,000 additional operations per year
In cooperation with Servus Intralogistics, a fully automated, modularly expandable intralogistics system was implemented, enabling digitally controlled, traceable surgical supply. It automates the flow of materials, separates the flow of people from material transport, and integrates with existing IT and building structures (HIS, AEMP, warehouse management). This enables up to 4,000 procedures per year and over 900 transports per day, while significantly reducing the workload on specialist staff and storage space in the operating room. Control and planning take place in real time with stable timing and maximum supply security.
Materials are stored on two storage levels: in a decentralized Servus Cube on ward level for supplying areas close to the operating room and in a central block storage for higher-volume units. At a central picking station, surgical sets are assembled on a case-by-case basis and provided automatically. Contaminated materials are returned separately, digitally documented, and traceable via the CSSD.
The system uses standardized interfaces and is fully integrated into the hospital's IT system, including HIS, surgical instrument management, and storage system management. Automatically prioritized transport requests—both planned and spontaneous—optimize the material cycle. Both sterile and contaminated goods are moved in a closed system, with status and movement data available in real time.
Hygiene is ensured at all times: transport routes, transfer points, and storage areas are both physically and logistically separated. The contactless and collision-free transport routes increase safety in the operating room environment.
Surgical supplies are delivered fully automatically according to the just-in-time principle. From material receipt to case-by-case supply, all processes are digitally controlled – ensuring reliability, hygiene, and perfect timing. Items are automatically stored in standard containers, fed into the system, and transferred to central or decentralized warehouses as needed. Surgical sets are assembled at the picking station, temporarily stored, and delivered to the operating rooms as needed. After use, materials are separated, digitally documented, sterilized, and reintegrated into the system.
initial situation
Increasing number of operations leads to bottlenecks
Networking of the new intralogistics system with all existing systems
Compliance with hygiene standards and absolute process reliability are essential.
customer benefit
4,000 additional surgeries per year on an area of the same size
No more bottlenecks or delays, no excess inventory
Reduced workload on specialist staff by automated supply
Servus ensures that all materials required in the operating room, from surgical instruments to disposable consumables, are transported to the individual departments, operating rooms, and preparation rooms.
Thomas Herden, Head of Surgery, Lippe Hospital
Lippe Hospital, Detmold (DE)
Lippe Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia and offers comprehensive medical care. It covers inpatient and outpatient care in various specialties, including internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ENT, neurology, radiology, and many more. Lippe Hospital is both an acute care hospital and a specialist clinic offering innovative medical treatments, emergency services, pediatric and adolescent medicine, and therapies.
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