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How long are you under anesthesia for a gastroscopy?

I will have a gastroscopy. How long are you under anesthesia for a gastroscopy?

3 Answers

It depends 2-4 hours normally.
10-15 mins
Usually not. The vast majority of gastroscopies or EGDs are done under conscious or deep IV sedation, not general anesthesia.