What is the suffix that means surgical creation of permanent opening to outside body?

The suffix that means surgical creation of a permanent opening to the outside body is -ostomy.

Here are some examples of words that use this suffix:

* Colostomy: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the colon to allow for waste to be eliminated.

* Ileostomy: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the ileum, a part of the small intestine.

* Tracheostomy: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the trachea (windpipe).