“How long does a colonoscopy take with general anesthesia?”
I will have a colonoscopy under general anesthesia. How long does a colonoscopy take with general anesthesia?
4 Answers
Colonoscopy should not require general anesthesia. Simple IV sedation is most common.The procedure takes between 20- 45 minutes depending on the prep quality, the anatomy,and whether polyps need to be removed.
It takes about 30 minutes
1-3 hours.
