• Can I have general anesthesia for a colonoscopy?

I am a 51 year old male. My doctor recommended doing a colonoscopy under local anesthesia. Can I have general anesthesia for a colonoscopy?

2 Answers

  • Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  • Rockville, MD

These procedures are usually done under general anesthesia unless there is a serious contraindication to general anesthesia.

  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • Rockville, MD

Colonoscopies are done under IV sedation.

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