[HEMODIALYSIS: PRESENT INNOVATIONS FOR PATIENTS' FUTURE].

INTRODUCTION: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Survival of ESRD patients depends on renal replacement therapies, such as kidney transplantation and dialysis. Due to the shortage of potential kidney donors and patients' comorbidities, dialysis is the major therapeutic option offered to such patients. In this review, recent advances in hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration, and their potential impact on improving patient survival will be discussed.