Colonoscopy - Part IV

by Dr. Bhairavsinh Raol in English Health

Sedation-free colonoscopy There is a world over debate that whether the sedative should be given during colonoscopy. World over,in most of countries sedative free colonoscopy is the norm.Dr. V.K.Mishra mentions the following benefits of sedation-free colonoscopy:(1) It saves time.The ...Read Moreis finished in 10-15 minutes.(2) It increases safety profile since no anaesthesia is given to patient.(3) It saves the cost of anesthesia .(4) It is an easy process.It is more comfortable in men compared to female. This is due to difference in anatomy of intestine of male and female.The previous hysterectomy or pelvic surgery makes it uncomfortable in female.(5) It Read Less