Dr. Tarryn Gabler

Tarryn Gabler is a South African paediatric surgeon affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Johannesburg. Her academic work centres on advancing paediatric surgical care within resource-constrained settings, with a strong commitment to improving training, service delivery, and clinical outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.

Her publications highlight expertise in anorectal malformations, neonatal surgery, trauma, and HIV-related surgical outcomes. Through systematic reviews, cohort studies, and prospective analyses, she has examined infection risk, functional outcomes, and the influence of immunocompromise on paediatric surgical care. Research on neonatal morbidity and sepsis underscores a focus on quality improvement and infection prevention.

Gabler has also contributed to global surgery discourse, evaluating international fellowship models and theatre utilisation in high-volume tertiary units. Her work reflects strengths in clinical epidemiology, outcomes research, and health systems analysis, supporting evidence-based strategies to enhance surgical training and expand access to specialised paediatric services.