An endoscopy typically takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the type of procedure.
According to provided information from July 12, 2023:
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An endoscopy typically takes 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the procedure type.
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Most people go home on the day of their endoscopy, but some endoscopies require an overnight hospital stay.
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Providers use moderate sedation for most endoscopies, so you're asleep and pain-free during the procedure.