A method for suture lacing includes providing a suture with a needle
attached thereto, inserting the needle and suture into an organ through a
passageway, throwing a single stitch through a first tissue member,
throwing a single stitch through an opposed and spaced apart second
tissue member, repeating the preceding step at least once, bringing the
first and second tissue members in contact by tensioning the suture,
whereby suture drag is minimized during the tensioning and even tissue
compression substantially achieved, and securing the suture.