Sedated gastroscopy:
an optimal solution for gastrointestinal health

Prior to undergoing gastroscopy, many patients ask their physicians: “Is sedated gastroscopy harmful or hazardous?” To address this question, please refer to the article below, reviewed by Specialist Doctor I Le Quang Vinh – Gastrointestinal Endoscopist at Sante Hospital.

– Gastroscopy under anesthesia is a medical procedure that uses an endoscope equipped with a small camera to examine the interior of the stomach, duodenum, and the upper part of the small intestine. During this procedure, the patient is placed under general anesthesia so they do not feel pain or discomfort.

– Gastroscopy under anesthesia has several advantages over traditional non-sedated endoscopy as follows:

Comfortable and painless

• Patients will not experience any discomfort during the endoscopy procedure as they are under general anesthesia.

• Anesthesia helps patients avoid anxiety and stress

Increase the accuracy and effectiveness of the procedure

• General anesthesia allows the procedure to be performed more easily and quickly because the patient does not react, move, or twitch.

• This procedural method also allows the physician to achieve superior visualization, enabling accurate detection and management of potential issues, as well as avoiding oversights compared to traditional anesthesia due to patient reactions or movements.

Suitable for complex procedures

• Gastric endoscopy under anesthesia will make collecting biopsy samples or performing other interventions, such as polyp removal, easier

• Sedated endoscopy may be indicated in complex pathological conditions or when patients cannot tolerate conventional endoscopy.

Suitable for special populations:

• Children and the elderly: These individuals often have difficulty cooperating during endoscopy, so anesthesia helps perform the procedure more safely and effectively.

• Psychologically vulnerable individuals: Patients with psychological vulnerability or excessive anxiety may benefit from anesthesia.

– This modality has demonstrated an excellent safety profile; for gastric cancer screening endoscopy in particular, conscious sedation serves as a vital component ensuring procedural precision and patient comfort. helps doctors evaluate lesions and assess your stomach in the most detailed manner, reducing the rate of missed cancer diagnoses.

– However, any medical procedure may also carry certain risks. NEndoscopy under anesthesia also has the disadvantage of higher cost compared to endoscopy without anesthesia and may pose some minor risks associated with anesthesia.

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