• Is colonoscopy done under anesthesia?

I will have a colonoscopy. Is colonoscopy done under anesthesia?

6 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • New York, NY

Colonoscopy is done under deep propofol sedation usually.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Curtis Bay, MD

Usually it is done under sedation. But it can be done under general anesthesia as well

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Yes, conscious sedation.

  • Surgeon
  • Hollister, CA

Most endoscopies or colonoscopies can be done with sedation anesthesia. More complex endoscopies may need general anesthesia.

  • Surgeon
  • Dallas, TX

Typically under heavy sedation or IV general anesthesia.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

No, it's usually just IV deep sedation.

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