A method for manipulating a suture is provided. The method includes providing support to tissue using a snare of a suture manipulation device and ensnaring, using the snare and without moving the snare, a portion of the suture when the portion of the suture passes through the tissue and is released by a needle. The method further includes securing, while removing the support to the tissue, the portion of the suture with the snare. The method further still includes removing the snare with the portion of the suture from the tissue.
