Professor Semih Keskil
Pediatric Neurosurgeon · Researcher · Developer of PAMO
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
- Founder of three university neurosurgery departments
- Developer of internationally patented surgical instruments
- Included in Marquis Who's Who in the World at age 33
Marquis Who's Who in the World
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.
View Certificate (PDF)A career devoted to research and education.
Professor Keskil has published extensively in national and international scientific journals and has participated in the education and training of multiple generations of neurosurgeons. His work has been cited internationally and referenced in numerous medical textbooks and academic publications.
Academic Interests
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Neuroanatomy
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics
- Spinal Disorders
- Surgical Instrument Design
- Clinical Neuroscience Research
The clinical origins of PAMO.
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.
Together, these clinical and academic perspectives led to a growing interest in the potential role of paraspinal muscle asymmetry in selected cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Unlike many scoliosis-related innovations that emerge primarily from orthopedic practice, PAMO was developed through a perspective shaped by pediatric neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, and decades of experience with spinal disorders.
PAMO emerged from a question that developed over decades of clinical practice. While surgical correction remained an important option for selected patients, Professor Keskil observed that many families were searching for alternatives before considering surgery — some patients struggled with long-term brace compliance, while others were concerned about the physical and emotional impact of major spinal surgery. These observations prompted nearly a decade of research, imaging analysis, protocol development, and patient evaluation that ultimately became PAMO.
Why PAMO Is Performed Exclusively by Professor Keskil
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.
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.
Introducing Professor Semih Keskil
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Academic and Clinical Documents
About Professor Keskil
PAMO is performed exclusively by Professor Semih Keskil in Ankara, Türkiye, ensuring consistency in patient evaluation, procedural application, and clinical follow-up.
Professor Keskil is a pediatric neurosurgeon with more than 40 years of clinical experience, author of 209 scientific publications, and referenced in 45 international medical textbooks.
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