A MUM who underwent the same surgery Davina McCall to remove a brain tumour says she was terrified she would wake up changed.

I had dressings on the three little scars on my abdomen - and when ... a very painful medical emergency, requiring surgery to remove the cyst or even the affected ovary. They can, too ...

The benefits of cyst removal surgery include relief from pain and other symptoms ... If you've had laparoscopic surgery, your incision (cut) will leave a small scar between five and 12 millimeters ...

Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst may be necessary if a cyst is large, grows, or appears unusual in ultrasounds. Depending on the size and location, your surgeon may remove the cyst or an ovary.