Hepatoenterostomy,which has no clear and unified definition,is a special surgical method of biliary reconstruction,and it has its own characteristics in selection of indications and details of operation. Compared with traditional cholangiojejunostomy,hepatojejunostomy can significantly reduce the difficulty of operation and the occurrence of postoperative complications of some complex biliary diseases such as atresia, complex cholangiocarcinoma,high bile duct injuries,high bile duct strictures and so on.In order to help more hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons to understand this method,this article reviewed the development,the advancement,and the key technical points of hepatoenterostomy.