“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?
5 Answers
Dr. David Carlson
Surgeon
An uncomplicated colonoscopy could take 10 to 20 minutes. If biopsies have to be performed or polyps need to be removed it might take just a little bit longer.
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.
