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Connected Surgical Care with Cellma General Surgery EHR

General surgery services demand precision, speed, and continuity across every stage of care. A modern general surgery EHR provides the digital backbone for managing the complete surgical journey, from referral and pre-operative assessment to theatre procedures, recovery, and long-term follow-up. As surgical case volumes grow and pathways become more complex, digitally enabled systems are essential for delivering safe, coordinated, and scalable surgical care across the UK and global healthcare settings. 
 


The Cellma general surgery EHR is designed to meet the actual needs of the surgical process. It allows surgeons to document their procedures in a structured manner; digitally capture consent for the surgery; record notes during and after the operation; and track the results of the surgery all in one place. By providing a consistent view of clinical, administrative, and theatre workflows across every phase of patient care, Cellma provides surgeons with accurate, easily accessible, and actionable information during each phase of the operation. 
 

With the continual pressure on surgical teams due to increased demand for surgical services caused by the growing waiting list for elective surgery, the need for having real-time visibility of theatre operations and performance is critical to meeting the increasing demand for surgical services across the NHS. Cellma connects referrals, outpatient clinics, wards, and theatre management into one interoperable platform, enabling safer care delivery, measurable performance oversight, and compliant surgical services at scale.

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Aligned with NHS 10-Year Plan:

Cellma is purpose-built to support these goals through prevention-focused, digitally enabled, and integrated community care.

Cellma for General Surgery: Core EMR Capabilities

Structured Surgical Records

Cellma general surgery EMR provides standardised templates across the full surgical pathway. Clinicians can document referrals, procedures, and post-operative care within one continuous record, supporting consistent surgical documentation.

Integrated Theatre Management

Built-in theatre management dashboards show live theatre lists, capacity, and case progress. Teams can monitor utilisation and theatre turnaround to reduce delays and improve flow.

Digital Surgical Checklists

Digital surgical checklists, aligned with World Health Organisation standards, support safer procedures. Automated prompts help maintain compliance and reduce variation.

Patient Portal and NHS App Integration

Through Cellma’s secure patient portal, patients can access their appointment details, instructions, and follow-up appointment information. With the integration of the NHS App, surgical information can now be accessed from one location.

AI-enabled General Surgery Workflows

AI-enabled general surgery workflows enable systematic documentation of patient information and tracking of clinical risk flags. It helps prioritise cases and identify patients at risk of complications.

Telemedicine and Virtual Surgical Care

Telemedicine enables remote pre- and post-operative consultations. Virtual care supports recovery while reducing in-person visits.

Referral and Waiting List Control

Referral and waiting list tools help prioritise cases. Surgical teams gain clear visibility of workload and capacity.

Coding and Reporting

SNOMED CT and ICD-10 integration supports accurate coding and reporting. Power BI dashboards provide performance and audit insights.

Interoperability Across Systems

As scalable surgery EMR software, Cellma enables secure interoperability with PAS, imaging, pathology, and referral systems using FHIR and HL7 standards.

Security and Standards Compliance

Cellma aligns with GDPR and NHS Digital standards. Role-based access and audit trails protect patient data across surgical services.

Benefits for Surgical Departments and Consultants 

  • Structured General Surgery EHR for consistent surgical documentation 
  • Real-time theatre management to reduce delays and improve theatre turnaround 
  • Clear visibility of waiting lists and capacity 
  • Digital tracking of enhanced recovery and surgical outcomes 
  • Standardised operative records for audit and governance 
  • Centralised view of theatre lists, beds, and discharge planning 
  • Reporting aligned with NHS England recovery targets 
  • Secure, interoperable surgery EMR software for system-wide collaboration

Why Surgical Teams Choose Cellma General Surgery EHR

  • Compliant with NHS Digital standards and clinical safety requirements

  • Aligned with CQC expectations and information governance frameworks

  • Supports HL7 FHIR and SNOMED CT for structured clinical coding

  • Interoperable with PAS, imaging, pathology, and referral systems 
    Designed for real-world theatre management and surgical workflows 
  • Includes structured pre-operative and post-operative modules

  • Integrated reporting and BI dashboards for performance oversight

  • Secure deployment across cloud, hybrid, or on-premise
    environments 

  • Aligned with innovation pathways supported by NHS Innovation 
Accelerator and SBRI Healthcare

Results with Cellma General Surgery EHR

How Cellma General Surgery EHR Supports the Future of Surgical Care

Integrated Surgical Pathways Throughout Integrated Care Systems

Cellma gives you a complete surgical record of the patient by integrating all surgical elements of care from referral to outpatient clinic to theatre and ward to home/community post-operative follow-up. It minimises the fragmentation of care throughout the entire surgical process. Care teams gain a shared, real-time view of the patient journey.

Advanced Interoperability and Data Exchange

Cellma is built for high-level interoperability across acute, community, and specialist settings. Data flows securely between PAS, imaging, pathology, and national datasets. Surgical teams access consistent, up-to-date information at every stage of care. This supports coordinated decision-making and safer outcomes.

Predictive and Performance-Driven Surgical Care

Predictive analytics support theatre capacity planning and resource allocation. Real-time dashboards provide ICS-level oversight of performance and surgical outcomes. Automated enhanced recovery tracking strengthens post-operative monitoring.

Integration with NHS Systems and Global Digital Infrastructure

Cellma is built for interoperability, ensuring smooth integration with national and international healthcare systems: 

UK Healthcare Integration 

Fully aligned with the NHS 10 Year Plan, supporting its vision for integrated, patient-centred, and digitally enabled care over the next decade. 

Global Healthcare Integration 

Built for global healthcare, enabling connected, patient-centred, and digital-first care anywhere in the world. 

This ensures that Cellma is not only NHS-compliant but also adaptable to global digital health infrastructures, making it a future-ready choice for healthcare providers anywhere. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does a general surgery EHR improve theatre management?

general surgery EHR centralises theatre lists, scheduling, staffing, and operative documentation in one system. Real-time dashboards improve theatre turnaround, reduce delays, and provide visibility of utilisation and capacity. 

Are Cellma's functionalities compliant with NHS Digital and CQC standards and guidelines?
Yes, Cellma conforms to NHS England's digital standards, provides support for the SNOMED CT and FHIR interoperability standards, complies with the CQC's information governance standards, and has been audited accordingly.
Are you able to integrate Cellma with existing hospital systems such as PAS, imaging, pathology, e-Referral services, and national datasets?
Yes, Cellma provides secure connections to existing hospital systems (i.e., PAS, etc.) so that surgical documentation is accurate and complete, and that surgical patients receive coordinated care continue throughout the entire surgical process.