A system, method, and apparatus for performing surgery within the epidural space of a patient includes at least two high-power light generators (e.g. 1 to 25 watts each for example). The light energy from the high-power light generators is directed into a first end of one or more fiber optics and the second end of the fiber optics are maneuvered within the epidural space of the patient. When the second end of the fiber optics is aimed at unwanted tissue of a first type, the appropriate high-power light generator is operated to vaporize that tissue. When the second end of the fiber optics is aimed at unwanted tissue of a second type, the appropriate high-power light generator is operated to vaporize that tissue.
