Professor Semih Keskil — Developer of PAMO

Four Decades of Clinical Experience, Research, and Innovation

Professor Semih Keskil is one of Türkiye's most experienced pediatric neurosurgeons, with more than four decades dedicated to the care of children and adolescents with neurological and spinal disorders.

Throughout his career, he has combined clinical practice, academic research, medical education, and surgical innovation, contributing to multiple fields including pediatric neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and spinal surgery. His work has resulted in scientific publications, patented surgical instruments, academic leadership positions, and international recognition.

Today, he continues to focus on selected spinal conditions, including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, where decades of clinical observation ultimately led to the development of the PAMO procedure.

Academic and Clinical Credentials

More Than 40 Years in Pediatric Neurosurgery

Nearly 10,000 Surgical Procedures Performed

Author of 209 Scientific Publications

Referenced in 45 International Medical Textbooks

Founder of Three University Neurosurgery Departments

Developer of Internationally Patented Surgical Instruments

Included in Marquis Who's Who in the World at Age 33

Included in Marquis Who's Who in the World at Age 33

Professor Keskil's academic achievements were recognized early in his career. At the age of 33, he was included in Marquis Who's Who in the World, an international biographical reference recognizing individuals who have achieved distinction within their professional fields.

Over the following decades, his scientific and clinical work continued to contribute to advancements in neurosurgery and spinal care through research, education, and innovation.

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A career devoted to research and education.

The development of PAMO was shaped by the intersection of several disciplines that have defined Professor Semih Keskil's career. As a pediatric neurosurgeon, he spent decades treating children and adolescents with neurological and spinal disorders — extensive exposure to the clinical challenges associated with scoliosis and spinal deformities.

His academic work in neuroanatomy contributed a detailed understanding of the anatomical structures surrounding the spine, including the complex relationships between the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, and the paraspinal musculature. Years of experience in spinal surgery further reinforced the importance of spinal biomechanics and the functional structures responsible for maintaining balance and alignment.

Clinical & Research Expertise

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Neuroanatomy

Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics

Spinal Disorders

Surgical Instrument Design

Clinical Neuroscience Research

Why PAMO Is Performed Exclusively by Professor Keskil

Consistency, from evaluation to follow-up.

PAMO is a specialized clinical procedure that requires detailed patient selection, imaging interpretation, procedural planning, and hospital-based implementation. As the developer of the protocol, Professor Keskil currently performs all PAMO procedures personally in Ankara, Türkiye — an approach that ensures consistency in patient evaluation, procedural application, and clinical follow-up.

Professor Semih Keskil in the operating room, where every PAMO procedure is personally performed

Commitment to Patients and Families

Professor Keskil believes that informed decision-making is an essential part of scoliosis care. Every patient undergoes a comprehensive clinical and radiological evaluation before eligibility for PAMO is considered. The goal is not simply to perform a procedure, but to determine whether the procedure is appropriate for each individual patient.

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