and the unrealized potential for minimally invasive procedures in Trinidad and Tobago. “There was a spinoff because the scarring needed to be removed and blocked my urinary tract. So, I recognize that there’s a dependency at most hospitals on invasive surgeries,” King reflects. “That spun me into researching what are the alternatives. And in Trinidad and Tobago, there are very few noninvasive or minimally invasive surgeries happening, which surprised me.” His research revealed a troubling pattern. Despite evidence showing comparable outcomes, surgeons rarely discuss noninvasive options with patients. “The noninvasive surgeries, I looked them up and they’re just as good. However, the surgeons aren’t going to tell you that,” he states. “There’s a lot of negatives to invasive surgery, especially when it comes to the prostate.” The experience reinforced King’s determination to modernize Westshore’s approach to care delivery. His interest in robotic surgery, sparked through introduction to CMR’s British robotic systems, represents part of this vision. While cost considerations have temporarily shelved the robotic surgery initiative, King maintains the connections and continues exploring alternatives. “Frank actually came down here, did a presentation for all our doctors. They were very happy,” King says. “The difficulty was the cost of equipment. So that’s on the back burner, but I still have that network with Frank, and he introduces me to other people and keeps growing depending on our interest.” This personal journey through the healthcare system as both executive and patient provides King with unique insights into the transformation Westshore needs. 49 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 06 WESTSHORE MEDICAL PRIVATE HOSPITAL
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