• Is anesthesia necessary for endoscopy?

I will have an endoscopy. Is anesthesia necessary for endoscopy?

3 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Yes, normally conscious sedation.

  • Surgeon
  • Kissimmee, FL

I routinely use anesthesia for endoscopy. It improves the patient and provider experience and is very safe. Granted, it can be done without.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

No, usually not. Only conscious or deep sedation IV is given.

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