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Paediatric Urology Consultation

Paediatric urology looks after conditions related to how children pass urine and how their urinary and genital systems develop. Some concerns are present from birth, while others appear as children grow. Many are common and manageable, and a specialist consultation helps families understand what is happening and what to do next.

Urologist areas of expertise

Undescended testes

Hypospadias

Ectopic urethra

Ureterocele

Hydronephrosis

Duplex kidney

Vesicoureteric reflux (VUR)

Urinary incontinence

Urinary tract abnormalities

Recurrent urinary tract infections

Varicocele

Hydrocele

Circumcision (medical and non-medical)

Antenatal counselling for detected urological anomalies

Undescended Testes

Undescended testes are most often picked up during routine newborn checks or early GP visits — sometimes by a midwife, sometimes by a parent who notices the scrotum looks different on one side. Often the testicle can be felt sitting higher in the groin, and a careful examination helps determine whether it’s truly undescended or simply moving in and out of position.

If it hasn’t come down by around six months of age, it’s unlikely to do so on its own. Early review allows thoughtful planning to support healthy development and long-term outcomes.

Circumcision

Circumcision in childhood may be recommended for medical reasons — such as pathological phimosis, recurrent balanitis or scarring — or requested for cultural and personal considerations. Careful assessment ensures the indication is appropriate and that timing is considered thoughtfully.



When performed, the procedure is carried out with attention to surgical precision, haemostasis and cosmetic outcome, within an experienced paediatric setting.

Attention to Detail

Children are not small adults. Their anatomy, physiology and patterns of healing are distinct, and surgical care must reflect that. Every procedure is approached with age-specific technique, careful protection of kidney and organ function, and consideration of long-term growth and development. Precision matters — not only in the operating theatre, but in how outcomes support a child’s health well beyond the immediate recovery period.

Meet Your Urologists

Dr Japinder Khosa

  • Paediatric Surgeon
  • She/Her
Dr Japinder is as delightful as she is dedicated — a highly experienced paediatric surgeon who balances warmth with unwavering focus in the operating theatre. Personable and easy to talk to, she listens carefully to parents, and approaches each child with empathy and calm professionalism. Families value her clear communication, steady judgement and the quiet confidence that comes from deep surgical experience. As of 2026, Dr Japinder operates at Perth Children’s Hospital and Joondalup Hospital (both public and private lists).

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane

Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne

Public and private lists at Princess Margaret Hospital, Joondalup Hospital

Private lists at Subiaco Private Hospital, St John of God Hospital Subiaco

Clinics at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital, Geraldton Regional Hospital

Recently spent 18 months working at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville Pennsylvania

Published works in the Journal of Paediatric Urology in 2022, 2024 and 2025

Undescended testes

Hypospadias

Circumcision

Hernias

Badminton player for fun and fitness

Art provides her quiet creative escape

Life partner to her number one supporter

Proud dog mum to a very spoiled pup

Bladders behaving badly?

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