Why Modular Operating Theatres Are the Future of Clean Surgical Environments

A Modular Operating Theatre is a highly controlled surgical space designed using prefabricated, factory-built components that are assembled on-site. Unlike traditional operating rooms built from brick and mortar, modular theatres use cleanroom-compatible materials and advanced HVAC systems to maintain precise environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, pressure differential, and particle count.

These theatres are engineered to meet stringent international standards like ISO 14644, GMP, and can be configured to support a wide range of industries beyond healthcare—such as pharmaceutical production, semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, and cosmetics labs—where sterile conditions are paramount.

What Are the Core Components of Modular Operating Rooms?

A well-designed Modular Operating Room integrates multiple cleanroom subsystems to function as a high-efficiency sterile environment. The main components include:

1. Operating Room Modular Walls

These wall systems are made from high-quality materials like stainless steel or color-coated steel panels with insulation cores (rock wool, magnesium oxide, or honeycomb aluminum). The seamless construction supports airtightness and easy disinfection, reducing contamination risks.

Key features

• Antibacterial and fireproof surface

• Flush design to minimize particle accumulation

• Integrated ports for gas, power, and data

2. Modular Operating Room Ceilings

Ceilings in modular theatres are not only structural but also functional. Modular Operating Room Ceilings integrate:

• HEPA or ULPA filtration units for clean airflow (e.g., laminar flow)

• Lighting panels

• Ceiling-mounted surgical equipment (e.g., booms, lamps)

• Hidden ducting and utilities to ensure a sleek finish

3. Air Handling and Filtration System

High-efficiency FFUs (Fan Filter Units) and AHUs (Air Handling Units) maintain laminar airflow and overpressure in the room. They ensure ISO Class 5 to Class 8 cleanliness levels depending on the application.

4. Surgical Fixtures and Medical Interfaces

Modular ORs are equipped with

• Operating tables, Surgical Lights, sinks, and gas terminals

• Pass-through boxes for sterile equipment transfer

• Built-in cabinets and communication systems

5. Monitoring and Control Systems

Integrated systems monitor and display:

• Temperature and humidity

• Pressure differential between clean zones

• Particle count (optional)

• Alerts and automatic adjustment for cleanroom safety

Why Choose Modular Operating Room by Amber?

With over 17 years of industry experience, we offer:

• Full customization to meet your workflow and cleanroom classification

• Design services with CAD drawings and 3D modeling

• On-site installation by professional engineers

• End-to-end delivery, from planning to validation

Whether you're building a sterile processing plant, a medical facility, or a semiconductor cleanroom, our modular operating room solutions ensure rapid deployment, regulatory compliance, and long-term value.

Interested in building a clean, compliant, and efficient surgical environment?

Contact us today for a free consultation and customized layout proposal for your Modular Operating Room project.