Volker Jacobs

Volker Jacobs is a Professor at the University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics of Paracelsus Medical University (PMU) in Salzburg, Austria, holding the title Prof. Dr. and MBA. With 126 publications since 1998, his work centers on obstetric complications and clinical protocols, particularly in high-risk pregnancies and delivery management.

His research spans Cesarean section protocols, Prematurity interventions, Breech Extraction techniques, Trial of Labor after cesarean (TOLAC), Placenta Previa management, and External Cephalic Version. Recent work analyzes risk factors in placenta previa, feto-maternal outcomes in multiple cesarean deliveries, and neonatal impacts of twin delivery presentations. He also explores cross-disciplinary topics like e-health in oncology and academic publishing ethics.

Prof. Jacobs' publication trends reveal consistent output in obstetrics (82 original works, 17 reviews), with recent focus on placenta previa risk modeling, TOLAC safety protocols, and health economics in cancer care. His work combines clinical studies with methodological innovations in single-center and case-controlled research designs.

He has received four prestigious PMU Science Awards: Gold (2013), Silver (2014), and Bronze twice (2012, 2016), recognizing his research excellence and publication impact in maternal-fetal medicine.

As an active academic organizer, Jacobs co-founded the University Women's Hospital Salzburg's Annual Congress series and the International Preeclampsia Congress. His leadership in these forums demonstrates commitment to advancing clinical obstetrics through collaborative knowledge exchange and protocol standardization.