😌 Endoscopy Center · Apgujeong Hana Clinic
Sedation Endoscopy Seoul
Comfort-focused gastroscopy and colonoscopy in Gangnam with individual pre-sedation assessment, clinical monitoring, supervised recovery and clear English results from a board-certified gastroenterologist.
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Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
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Individual sedation assessment
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English preparation and results
Comfort & Safety Cockpit
Individual sedation with monitored recovery
Clinical monitoring
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SEDATION
COMFORT TARGET Individualised depth
COMFORT TARGET Individualised depth
OXYGEN & BREATHING
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Breathing and oxygen status are observed according to the sedation plan.
PULSE & RESPONSE
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Pulse, responsiveness and comfort are checked throughout the procedure.
BLOOD PRESSURE
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Blood pressure monitoring supports safe medication adjustment and recovery.
RECOVERY CLEARANCE
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Discharge follows recovery checks and individual post-sedation instructions.
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History and fasting review
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Comfort and vital monitoring
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Supervised recovery
HOME
No driving after sedation
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Comfort-Focused Care
Sedation may reduce anxiety, discomfort and memory of the procedure.
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Medical Assessment
Health conditions, medicines, fasting and previous sedation are reviewed first.
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Clinical Monitoring
Breathing, oxygen, pulse, blood pressure and responsiveness may be monitored.
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Supervised Recovery
Patients remain at the clinic until appropriate discharge criteria are met.
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Board-Certified Gastroenterologist
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Certified Endoscopy Sub-Specialist
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Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy Sedation
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Apgujeong · Gangnam
What Is Sedation Endoscopy?
Medication-supported comfort during gastroscopy or colonoscopy.
Sedation is a medication-induced reduction in awareness used to help suitable patients remain relaxed and comfortable during an endoscopic procedure.
It is different from simply receiving a throat spray, and it is not automatically the same as general anaesthesia. The depth of sedation can vary according to the procedure, patient response and clinical plan.
At Apgujeong Hana Clinic, sedation is available for both upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy after the doctor reviews your medical history, medicines, fasting status and individual risks.
Reduced Awareness
Sedation can reduce anxiety and awareness, although individual memory and experience may vary.
Improved Comfort
Medication may make it easier to tolerate the endoscope, positioning and procedural sensations.
Ongoing Observation
The clinical team monitors your response and adjusts care according to the intended sedation level.
Recovery Before Discharge
Sedative effects take time to wear off, so patients recover under supervision before leaving.
Understanding Sedation Depth
Sedation exists on a continuum rather than one fixed level.
The intended level is selected according to the procedure, your medical profile and the clinical team’s assessment. A patient’s response can change during a procedure.
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Minimal Sedation
Relaxed but responsive
Anxiety may be reduced while the patient remains awake and able to respond normally to verbal communication.
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Moderate Sedation
Sleepy with purposeful response
The patient may be drowsy and less aware but can generally respond purposefully to verbal or light physical stimulation.
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Deeper Sedation
Greater reduction in awareness
Responsiveness and breathing support needs can differ. Deeper sedation requires an appropriate monitoring and rescue plan.
Sedation cannot guarantee complete unconsciousness or zero discomfort
Individual response varies. The goal is a safe, comfortable and technically successful procedure—not to promise that every patient will experience or remember exactly the same thing.
Who May Consider Sedation?
Sedation can be helpful for several procedural and personal reasons.
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Procedure Anxiety
Patients who feel highly anxious about gastroscopy or colonoscopy may find sedation helpful.
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Strong Gag Reflex
Sedation may improve tolerance of an upper endoscope in patients with a pronounced gag response.
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Previous Difficult Experience
A history of discomfort or incomplete examination can be discussed during planning.
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Longer Procedure
Sedation may support comfort when biopsy, polyp removal or another intervention may extend the procedure.
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Combined Procedures
Selected patients having gastroscopy and colonoscopy during one visit may discuss a coordinated sedation plan.
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Difficulty Remaining Still
Some physical, neurological or anxiety-related conditions can make positioning difficult.
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Possible Intervention
Biopsy or polyp removal may influence the expected procedure time and comfort strategy.
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Personal Preference
Preferences are considered together with medical suitability, procedural need and available alternatives.
Pre-Sedation Assessment
Safe sedation begins before any medication is given.
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Tell the clinic about every condition and medicine that could affect sedation.
The gastroenterologist and clinical team use this information to assess suitability, select a plan and determine whether additional precautions or hospital-based care may be more appropriate.
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Heart & Blood Pressure
Heart disease, rhythm problems, chest symptoms and poorly controlled blood pressure require review.
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Lung & Breathing History
Asthma, chronic lung disease, breathing difficulty and recent respiratory illness may affect planning.
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Sleep Apnoea
Loud snoring, witnessed breathing pauses, CPAP use and diagnosed sleep apnoea should be reported.
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Medicines & Allergies
Bring a complete list of prescriptions, injections, supplements and previous medication reactions.
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Previous Sedation
Tell the team about difficult sedation, severe nausea, prolonged recovery or anaesthesia complications.
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Pregnancy Possibility
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility treatment should be discussed before medication is administered.
Fasting & Medication Instructions
An empty stomach reduces aspiration risk and supports safe examination.
Follow the instructions sent by Apgujeong Hana Clinic. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy have different preparation requirements, and your medicines may change the plan.
Stop Solid Food As Directed
The clinic commonly provides a food-fasting period before upper endoscopy. Colonoscopy also requires a separate bowel-preparation schedule.
Follow Clear-Liquid Timing
Clear liquids must also stop before sedation. Use the exact time provided for your appointment rather than a generic online schedule.
Diabetes Medicine Review
Fasting may require changes to insulin or glucose-lowering medicines. Do not adjust them without instructions.
GLP-1 Medicine Review
Report semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide or other medicines that may affect stomach emptying.
Blood-Thinner Review
Aspirin, anticoagulants and antiplatelet medicines may affect biopsy or polyp-removal planning.
Arrange Transport Home
Do not drive after sedation. Follow the clinic’s instructions about a companion, taxi and supervision.
Do not stop an essential prescription independently
Contact the clinic before changing diabetes medicine, blood thinners, seizure medicine, heart medicine or another important treatment.
Your Sedation Endoscopy Journey
From medical review to recovery clearance.
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English Booking
Confirm the procedure, preparation, medicines, preferred date and sedation request.
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Medical Review
The team reviews fasting, allergies, health conditions and previous sedation experiences.
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Sedation Begins
Medication is administered according to the selected comfort and safety plan.
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Endoscopy & Monitoring
The specialist performs the examination while the clinical team observes your response.
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Recovery & Results
Initial findings are explained after you recover sufficiently for discharge.
Monitoring During Sedation
Observation is matched to the intended sedation level and your medical risk.
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Breathing & Oxygen
Breathing pattern and oxygen saturation may be monitored throughout sedation and early recovery.
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Pulse
Pulse monitoring helps the team recognise changes related to medication, discomfort or medical conditions.
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Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is checked according to the procedure, sedation plan and patient response.
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Responsiveness
The team observes consciousness, comfort, movement and response to verbal or physical stimulation.
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Position & Airway
Positioning and airway observation support breathing and safe completion of the examination.
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Medication Response
Sedation is adjusted according to effect rather than assuming every patient needs the same amount.
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Recovery Progress
Alertness, breathing, circulation and symptoms are assessed before discharge.
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Escalation Plan
The clinical team prepares to respond when sedation becomes deeper than intended or another concern develops.
Sedation By Procedure
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy involve different sensations and preparation.
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Sedation Gastroscopy
A flexible endoscope passes through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
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Sedation may reduce anxiety and awareness of gagging or throat sensations.
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Throat spray may also be used according to the clinical plan.
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Biopsy can be performed when appropriate.
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Eating resumes according to swallowing and discharge instructions.
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Sedation Colonoscopy
A flexible endoscope examines the colon after completion of bowel preparation.
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Sedation may reduce awareness of pressure, cramping and repositioning.
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High-quality bowel preparation remains essential even when sedation is used.
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Suitable polyps may be removed during the same procedure when appropriate.
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Recovery instructions may change after biopsy or polyp removal.
Recovery After Sedation
Feeling awake does not mean every sedative effect has disappeared.
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Rest under supervision before leaving the clinic.
Recovery time varies according to the medicine, procedure, dose, age, health conditions and individual response.
Alertness Check
The team assesses wakefulness, communication and readiness to follow discharge instructions.
Breathing & Circulation
Oxygen status, breathing, pulse and blood pressure are reviewed as appropriate.
Nausea or Dizziness
Symptoms are assessed before standing, walking or leaving the recovery area.
Procedure Findings
Initial results are explained when you are sufficiently alert. Pathology results take longer.
Written Instructions
Follow the clinic’s guidance about food, medicines, activity and warning symptoms.
Safe Transport
Arrange a companion or taxi and avoid driving after sedation.
Possible Sedation Risks
Most patients recover without a serious problem, but sedation is not risk-free.
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Slowed Breathing
Sedation can reduce breathing effort or oxygen level, especially with deeper medication effects.
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Blood Pressure Changes
Blood pressure may decrease or fluctuate in response to medication, fasting or an underlying condition.
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Heart-Rhythm Changes
Pulse or rhythm changes can occur and may require observation or treatment.
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Nausea or Vomiting
Some patients experience nausea, vomiting or dizziness during recovery.
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Aspiration
Stomach contents entering the airway is an important reason to follow fasting instructions.
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Medication Reaction
Allergic or unexpected medication reactions are uncommon but can require urgent treatment.
Some patients may need a different setting or sedation strategy
Significant heart or lung disease, severe sleep apnoea, difficult airway history, unstable illness or another major risk may change whether office-based sedation is appropriate.
The First 24 Hours
Protect your safety while coordination and judgment return to normal.
✅ Follow Your Discharge Instructions
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Travel home with the transport or supervision arrangement advised by the clinic.
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Rest and avoid strenuous activity until the sedative effects have resolved.
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Resume food and drink according to your procedure-specific instructions.
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Take medicines according to the doctor’s instructions after the procedure.
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Keep the written endoscopy and emergency-contact information available.
⚠️ Avoid After Sedation
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Driving a car, motorcycle, bicycle or operating dangerous machinery.
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Drinking alcohol or taking additional sedatives unless medically directed.
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Making important financial, legal or safety-sensitive decisions.
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Travelling alone when the clinic has instructed you to have supervision.
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Ignoring breathing difficulty, fainting, severe pain or significant bleeding.
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Your Endoscopy Specialist
Dr. Yang Jae-hoon
Board-certified gastroenterologist, internal-medicine specialist and certified endoscopy sub-specialist with more than 15 years of clinical experience.
Specialist-Direct Care
The doctor who evaluates you performs your endoscopy.
Dr. Yang reviews the reason for the procedure, medical risks, sedation suitability and relevant medicines before performing the gastroscopy or colonoscopy directly.
✓ Board-certified gastroenterologist
✓ Endoscopy sub-specialist certification
✓ Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
✓ Korean and English consultations
✓ English reports available
✓ Direct post-procedure explanation
Endoscopy Center Services
Explore all eight upper-endoscopy service pages.
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Endoscopy Center Seoul
Complete overview of gastroscopy, specialist care, biopsy, recovery and English support.
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Gastroscopy Seoul
Upper digestive examination for reflux, pain, ulcers, bleeding and other symptoms.
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Sedation Endoscopy
Comfort options, medical assessment, monitoring, recovery and transport guidance.
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Same-Day Endoscopy
Eligibility, fasting requirements, booking and same-day gastroscopy logistics.
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Endoscopic Biopsy
Tissue sampling, pathology, H. pylori assessment and result timelines.
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Stomach Cancer Screening
Risk assessment, gastroscopy findings, biopsy and follow-up planning.
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Gastroscopy Preparation
Fasting, medicine review, diabetes planning and procedure-day checklist.
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Gastroscopy Recovery
Eating, activity, sedation recovery, common symptoms and warning signs.
Apgujeong, Gangnam
Sedation gastroscopy and colonoscopy with English support.
Contact Apgujeong Hana Clinic before fasting so the team can confirm availability, preparation instructions, medical suitability and transport requirements.
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328 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, KFC Building 3F
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Monday–Friday 09:00–19:00
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Saturday 09:00–13:00
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Weekday lunch break 13:00–14:00
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Sunday and public holidays closed
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02) 3443-7550
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Apgujeong Hana Clinic
English-friendly sedation endoscopy with specialist consultation, monitored recovery and direct result explanation in Gangnam.
FAQ
Sedation endoscopy questions, answered.
Sedation suitability and preparation are individual. Contact the clinic before fasting or changing any prescription medicine.
Not necessarily. Sedation exists on a continuum. Some patients are very sleepy and remember little, while others retain partial awareness. The intended level is selected according to the procedure and medical assessment.
Yes. Apgujeong Hana Clinic offers sedation for both gastroscopy and colonoscopy after reviewing medical suitability, fasting status and procedural requirements.
Sedation commonly improves comfort and reduces awareness, but no clinic can guarantee that every patient will experience zero sensation or have no memory of the procedure.
The clinic sends procedure-specific fasting instructions. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy preparation differ, and medicines such as insulin or GLP-1 injections may require additional planning.
Sleep apnoea does not automatically prevent sedation, but it can increase breathing risk. Tell the clinic about snoring, CPAP use, previous sleep studies and any breathing problems.
Do not stop these medicines independently. Tell the clinic which product you use, your dose, your last injection and whether you have nausea, vomiting or prolonged fullness so individual instructions can be provided.
No. Do not drive after sedation. Arrange a companion, taxi or other transport according to the clinic’s discharge instructions.
Recovery time varies with the medicine, dose, procedure and patient. You remain under observation until the clinical team considers discharge appropriate.
Initial visual findings are generally explained after you recover sufficiently. Biopsy and pathology results require additional processing and are reviewed later.
Message WhatsApp +82 10-2950-7551, call 02) 3443-7550 or use Naver Booking. Include the procedure you need, symptoms, medicines, medical conditions and preferred appointment date.
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