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How long does a Gastroscopy or Colonoscopy take?

April 26, 2017Colonoscopy gastroscopy

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How long does a Gastroscopy or Colonoscopy take?

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A typical Gastroscopy can last anywhere from 15-20 minutes on average (plus recovery time of about 30 minutes). The whole process should last no more than 1.5 – 2 hours. A typical Colonoscopy can last anywhere from 20-30 minutes on average (plus recovery time of about 30-45 minutes). The whole process should last no more than 2 hours.