title: Lasers in urology. I. Laser physics and safety.
abstract: Interest in the use of the laser in urology is increasing. A thorough understanding of the physical principles governing the laser will aid greatly in the choice of the proper laser for each indication. The tenets of laser safety are stressed, along with the current federal guidelines.
mesh_terms: D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D055585:Physical Phenomena; D010825:Physics; D012449:Safety; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*