Abstract: Arteriovenous fistula is the preferable vascular access method for renal failure patient to initiate hemodialysis, and becomes a lifeline of these patients. Since the first successful anastomosis of radial artery-cephalic vein in 1962, many surgical methods, auxiliary devices and methods to promote the maturation of arteriovenous fistula have been developed and widely used. This article reviews the progresses of arteriovenous fistulaplasty to facilitate clinicians with more options for vascular access surgery.

Key words: Arteriovenous fistula, Surgical method, Ancillary device, Dialysis