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. 2009 Nov 7;15(41):5186–5192. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5186

Table 3.

Median procedure times for colonoscopist groups

EC group (n = 53) LEC group (n = 61) P value
Median total procedure time, min (IQR) 19.5 (15.3-25.8) 23.8 (19.2-34.5) 0.005
Insertion to cecum 7.7 (5.1-13.2) 12.5 (7.0-18.9) 0.036
Withdrawal 10.9 (10.0-13.0) 12.5 (10.2-15.1) 0.003
Examiner replaced during intubation 1 5 0.213

EC: Experienced colonoscopist; LEC: Less experienced colonoscopist.