Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai shakes hands during an appearance in Austin last year. Credit: Michael Karlis

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai will temporarily work from home after undergoing a medical procedure over the holidays, he said in a video posted Wednesday on his Instagram account.

Sakai said his doctors had been monitoring an enlarged prostate for several years, adding that his urologist recently discovered an anomaly. After the doctors ruled out cancer, they performed a procedure at University Hospital, which resolved Sakai’s symptoms.

“I want to sincerely thank the world-class doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals at University Health who took such care of me,” Sakai said in the two-minute clip. “Their partnership with UT Health Sciences Center brings medical expertise and medical services to all who come to the hospitals and clinics.”

Although Sakai will work from home while he recovers, he reiterated that he and his team remain fully committed to continuing their work for Bexar County residents.

It’s not the first time 70-year-old Sakai has dealt with medical issues during his first term as Bexar County judge. In 2023, Sakai underwent knee surgery after suffering a fall at the state capitol in Austin that also broke his ankle.

Sakai’s most recent medical procedure comes as he undertakes a battle against former Mayor Ron Nirenberg in the Democratic primary. Election Day for the primaries is set for March 3.

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Michael Karlis is a Staff Writer at the San Antonio Current. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., whose work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Orlando...