İsmail DAL

Dr. İsmail DAL serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Kastamonu University Faculty of Medicine since 2023. His clinical and research focus centers on thoracic surgical interventions, pain management, and trauma-related complications.

His research interests span Thoracic Surgery, Pain Management, and Postoperative Care, with emphasis on innovative techniques for rib fracture management, thoracotomy pain control, and diagnostic protocols. Key investigations include kinesiotaping for rib fracture pain, chest tube removal protocols, and biomarker analysis for post-traumatic pneumonia.

Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals strong specialization in surgical pain control and trauma complications, with 60% of articles addressing rib fracture management or post-thoracotomy pain. His work frequently employs randomized prospective methodologies and focuses on practical, cost-effective clinical solutions.

Dr. DAL actively collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including vascular surgeons (Tamtekin, Ersoy), oncologists (Odabaşı), and trauma specialists (Ece, Gülten). His research demonstrates consistent institutional collaboration within Kastamonu University and regional hospitals.