title: Urologic applications of the holmium laser.
abstract: The holmium laser has various urologic applications. It is important for urologic nurses and associates to be familiar with the laser physics and safety recommendations of the holmium laser, as well as to understand the applications and surgical techniques associated with this therapy.
authors.affiliation: Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ball
mesh_terms: D006695:Holmium; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D012449:Safety; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D006695:Holmium