Isabella Dornauer

Isabella Dornauer is an active researcher and surgical clinician affiliated with the University Clinic for Surgery at Salzburger Landeskliniken (SALK), Austria. She holds the title of Assistant Doctor (Ass. Dr), indicating her role as a physician in specialist training with strong engagement in academic research. Her work focuses on surgical oncology, colorectal procedures, and perioperative risk assessment.

Her research interests span colorectal surgery, neoadjuvant therapy, total mesorectal excision, hernia management, and postoperative complications. She has contributed to high-impact studies on surgical outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including SARS-CoV-2-related thromboembolic risks and risk modeling for pulmonary complications after elective surgery.

The trends in her recent publications show a focus on improving surgical precision in oncological procedures, innovative applications of botulinum toxin in complex hernias, and evidence-based risk stratification tools for safer surgery. Her collaborative work with international consortia like the COVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg highlights her integration into global surgical research networks.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Isabella Dornauer actively contributes to clinical research and surgical education through case reports and original studies. While no formal advising or grant information is provided, her participation in multi-center, international cohort studies suggests involvement in large-scale collaborative projects. She has no listed students but collaborates with senior surgical teams and research groups.

Labs and Teams:

• ACO-ASSO CRC Study Group
• COVIDSurg Collaborative
• GlobalSurg Collaborative
• NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery