Cryogenic surgical instrument with right angle end effector

A method for freezing one or more nerves of a patient, the method comprising:

• advancing a cryogenic probe to a target site, the cryogenic probe comprising a handle, a shaft comprising a proximal end coupled to the handle, and an end effector coupled to a distal end of the shaft, wherein the end effector comprises a first prong, a second prong, and a curved section therebetween, wherein the first prong and the second prong are configured to receive cryogenic fluid, wherein the first prong and the second prong extend perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the shaft and are spaced apart along the longitudinal axis;
• positioning the end effector to grasp one or more nerves;
• supplying cryogenic fluid from a supply conduit to the end effector;
• and
• freezing the one or more nerves by applying the end effector to surface of the one or more nerves.

A medical device, comprising,

• a handle;
• a shaft comprising a proximal end coupled to the handle, wherein the shaft defines a longitudinal axis;
• an end effector coupled to a distal end of the shaft, wherein the end effector comprises a first prong, a second prong, and a prong base, wherein the first prong and the second prong are configured to receive fluid, wherein the first prong and the second prong extend at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the prong base comprises a cavity to receive the shaft;
• and
• a supply conduit configured to supply fluid to the end effector.