An apparatus for percutaneous epidural access for spinal procedures. A first percutaneous needle may have a first lumen and proximal and distal ends wherein the distal end is for placement in an epidural space at a first location the first location being at least one level removed from a target lamina. A second percutaneous needle may have a second lumen and proximal and distal ends wherein the distal end is for placement in an epidural space at a second location the second location being one level removed from a target lamina and opposite the first location. A light seeking tool may be coaxially movable within one of the first and second lumens. A grasper tool may be coaxially movable within the other one of the first and second lumens and may emit light draw the light seeking tool and/or temporarily couple within the epidural space of the target lamina.
