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Smoking is a major contributor to diseases of the lungs as well as the cause of the most common type of cancer, lung cancer. Treatment of the lungs, the esophagus and the rib cage are managed by thoracic surgeons. Due to the importance of these vital structures these surgeons must utilize the latest technology to provide the patients with the safest available methods. These specialists work closely together with the lung specialist (pulmonologist) to provide patients with the wisdom that comes from two complementary specialties.