How long does an endoscopy take

The patient will be in the Operating Room for 20-45 minutes for an upper endoscopy, and 30-120 minutes for a colonoscopy. Many patients have both an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy under the same anesthesia, which takes 40-120 minutes.

http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/abdomen/procedure/gi-endoscopy.htm

I had an endoscopy last month and the actual proceduare was only about 10 min because it was normal. The only prep is 8 hr fasting before you have it done. Depending on how busy they are at the time will determine how long it takes for them…

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081009174911AAYAb3R

It takes about half an hour for an upper endoscopy, and about one hour for a lower endoscopy.

http://thoughtfulhouse.org/faq-gastro.htm#18

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A: I had an endoscopy last month and the actual proceduare was only about 10 min because it was normal. The only prep is 8 hr fasting before you have it done. Depending on how busy they are at the time will determine how long it takes for them to check you in. Forms to sign, anesthesiologist will talk to you before, an IV started, reviewing your medical history, etc. I was out completely, I’ve heard others had a local where they were kind of aware but, pain free. This was my 4th one and I’ve never had problems with the anesthesia, etc. Good Luck.