The Gastroscopy Procedure

• You will be taken into the procedure room and asked to lie down on a bed.
• A local anaesthetic is sprayed into the back of your mouth.
• Sedating medication is given to help you relax. This is optional but it does facilitate the procedure considerably.
• Most procedures take 15 - 30 minutes. However your stay at the clinic will be approximately 1-2 hours.
• Gastroscopy involves passing the endoscope through the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum.