“How long does colonoscopy surgery take?”

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“How long does colonoscopy surgery take?”

I am a 51 year old male. I want to know how long does colonoscopy surgery take?

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**Dr. David Carlson** Surgeon · Accepted Answer

Dr. David Carlson Surgeon

routine colonoscopy usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. If a biopsy is done or polyps are removed it might take that long or perhaps a little bit longer.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Colonscopy is a procedure. It depends but 2-4 hours, if one has to perform polypectomies.

**Dr. Bradley Bennett** Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bradley Bennett Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

A colonoscopy is a procedure that takes about 30 minutes. If you meant colon surgery, that really depends on the surgery you are having.