Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is associated with lower post-operative opioid use and a reduced office burden after minimally invasive surgery

•ERAS protocol is associated with a reduction in intra-operative opioid use and opioids prescribed for post-operative pain.•Lower doses of post-operative opioids following minimally invasive gynecologic surgery do not increase clinic staff burden.•Patients who receive ERAS protocol make less calls and visits related to pain despite lower doses of opioids prescribed.